C4 General Discussion General C4 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech

Brake Bleeding Kit

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 07:31 PM
  #1  
timbuddy's Avatar
timbuddy
Thread Starter
Advanced
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver BC
Default Brake Bleeding Kit

Who makes a good Brake Bleeding Kit for the c4, that can also be used on a c2 as well.
Thank-you.
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 09:36 PM
  #2  
mhayes's Avatar
mhayes
Intermediate
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
From: Rhodes IA
Default

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!

Mark
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 09:42 PM
  #3  
Redvette_22's Avatar
Redvette_22
Le Mans Master
25 Year Member
All Eyes On Me
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 5,005
Likes: 38
From: jackson nj
Default

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.
Reply
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 10:48 PM
  #4  
Gary04Z06's Avatar
Gary04Z06
Le Mans Master
25 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
Photogenic
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 6,199
Likes: 9
From: St. louis, MO
Default

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.
Reply
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 12:15 AM
  #5  
Great White North's Avatar
Great White North
Burning Brakes
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 806
Likes: 0
From: Langley B.C.
Default

My Mighty Vac works good for brakes but sucks on the clutch so I got a Phoenix bleeder coming!!!
Reply
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 03:43 AM
  #6  
SSLT1KID's Avatar
SSLT1KID
Racer
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 432
Likes: 0
From: Lancaster CA
Default

i have a bleeder from harbor freight. works fine for me.
Reply
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 08:06 AM
  #7  
runner140*'s Avatar
runner140*
Le Mans Master
20 Year Member
Veteran: Army
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 8,700
Likes: 298
From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
Default

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.
Reply
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 08:48 AM
  #8  
tlong's Avatar
tlong
Burning Brakes
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 805
Likes: 11
From: Hickory Flat Ga
Default

Motiv Power Bleeder. Blows, doesn't suck.
Reply
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

 Brett Foote
story-4

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-5

10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

 Joe Kucinski
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 09:16 AM
  #9  
kehler's Avatar
kehler
Racer
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 275
Likes: 0
From: Pembroke NH
Default

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.
Reply
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 10:24 AM
  #10  
GIJoe's Avatar
GIJoe
Team Owner
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 26,196
Likes: 0
From: Orlando FL
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
Default

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.
Reply
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 09:01 PM
  #11  
timbuddy's Avatar
timbuddy
Thread Starter
Advanced
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver BC
Default

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.
cheers
Reply
Old Sep 7, 2006 | 10:56 PM
  #12  
kenv's Avatar
kenv
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 6,470
Likes: 2
From: levittown pa. usa Even a bad day with my `Vette, is better than a good day at work
St. Jude Donor '10
Default

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.
Reply
Old Sep 8, 2006 | 10:18 AM
  #13  
rocco16's Avatar
rocco16
Race Director
20 Year Member
Veteran: Air Force
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 13,348
Likes: 233
From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Default

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!

Larry
code5coupe
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Brake Bleeding Kit





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:28 PM.

story-0
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-2
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-6
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-7
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!

Slideshow: 5 most and least popular Corvette model years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-08 13:25:01


VIEW MORE