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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 07:31 PM
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Who makes a good Brake Bleeding Kit for the c4, that can also be used on a c2 as well.
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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I just did the conversion to C5 brakes last weekend. I used a MightyVac vacuum bleeder (the metal unit). Worked very well. Makes it a one man job. There are plenty of adators to allow it to work on any vehicle. Don't forget the prime pipe bleeder on the ABS unit!

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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by timbuddy
Who makes a good Brake Bleeding Kit for the c4, that can also be used on a c2 as well.
Thank-you.
My buddy and I purchased a unit to use on our C-5's and it fits the C-4 as well. It is a pressure unit that works similar to the dealers unit and it only cost about $60 with the shipping. If your interested I can get the name and you can get it on-line, like we did.
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Old Sep 6, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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I just order the Motive bleeder, check out this thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1485905

They have different ones, one comes with several caps to fit most any master cylinder.
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 12:15 AM
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My Mighty Vac works good for brakes but sucks on the clutch so I got a Phoenix bleeder coming!!!
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 03:43 AM
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i have a bleeder from harbor freight. works fine for me.
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 08:06 AM
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Several years ago i purchased a set (4) speed bleeders. Your going to be doing this (bleeding) at least once a year, do yourself a favor and buy a set of speed bleeders.
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 08:48 AM
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Motiv Power Bleeder. Blows, doesn't suck.
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Originally Posted by elefkow
Several years ago i purchased a set (4) speed bleeders. Your going to be doing this (bleeding) at least once a year, do yourself a favor and buy a set of speed bleeders.
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My buddy and I just use the cheap bleeder from Autozone or wherever. the little squeeze bottle with the magnet on it and the hose attachment.

It works on all cars, even my C4.
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Thank you all for the input. Think I will buy the Motive Pro for $79.00This way my other corvette buddies can utilize it as well.
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I bought the Mighty Vac with all the different adapters, & tried to bleed the brakes on my `94 Dakota 4x4--- --- finaly had the wife pump the brakes, while I bled them. That Mighty Crap went in the trash. Glad I diden`t try to bleed the Vette`s brakes with that thing.
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Originally Posted by kenv
I bought the Mighty Vac with all the different adapters, & tried to bleed the brakes on my `94 Dakota 4x4--- --- finaly had the wife pump the brakes, while I bled them. That Mighty Crap went in the trash. Glad I diden`t try to bleed the Vette`s brakes with that thing.
I've tried vacuum bleeding brakes on several cars...but with little success. I've used the Mity-Vac and an electric vacuum pump, neither worked well. I've since gotten a pressure system that should do the job.

Post up the link, red98C5!!!! i want to see this!

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