Motive Speed Bleeder
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Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Duvall, WA
Yes, the chains will cause frustration and won't allow a seal on the master cylinder. Other than that, it works great. I wish I'd have bought one when I bought my '71 13 years ago.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Gladstone MO
C3 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Depending on how good you are at estimating, try using the bleeder without putting any fluid in it. Especially when you have a m/c you can see the level in. I did my pickup and there was no mess and no spilled fluid.
Another good trick is to install the top on the m/c and pressurize the system before you put any fluid in the bleeder. Make sure it's sealed to the m/c.
Another good trick is to install the top on the m/c and pressurize the system before you put any fluid in the bleeder. Make sure it's sealed to the m/c.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Minneapolis, Mn USA
Yep-they work as advertised.
You only need to pump it up to ~15PSIG
Keep it dry. Use a wood block and a C-clamp to hold the seal to the MC.
Refill after each individual bleeder purge. Just slowly loosen the C-clamp and the remaining pressure will release. Top off MC and re-clamp. Then go bleed the next corner or bleeder.
Since you are refilling the MC for each bleeder, it requires 2x refills per rear caliper.
You only need to pump it up to ~15PSIG
Keep it dry. Use a wood block and a C-clamp to hold the seal to the MC.
Refill after each individual bleeder purge. Just slowly loosen the C-clamp and the remaining pressure will release. Top off MC and re-clamp. Then go bleed the next corner or bleeder.
Since you are refilling the MC for each bleeder, it requires 2x refills per rear caliper.
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From: Forked River NJ
I used the Motive bleeder for a few times and it worked great. I then proceded to break off the nipple on the front. I never replaced it. I am now using a piece of flat steel with a hole drilled and tapped. I screwed in a spare air fitting and used the rubber gasket from my Motive bleeder. I C clamp it on to the master. I set the regulater to 10 to 15 psi and plug in the air line. This works very well. Yes I have to keep checking the master so not to run out of fluid but I use a clear jar and now know how much it takes before I run the master dry. The MOtive bleeder is a great tool but there is some other options. I just used a piece of spare 1/4 plate steel.
