Mightyvac for brake bleed
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Mightyvac for brake bleed
Has anyone used a mightyvac or similar device to bleed the brakes on the C5?
I have this device and would like to know if it works well with the C5 system or if there are any special precautions to take.
Time to put some fresh fluid in the missle
thanks
mike
I have this device and would like to know if it works well with the C5 system or if there are any special precautions to take.
Time to put some fresh fluid in the missle
thanks
mike
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Re: Mightyvac for brake bleed (C5~Missle)
I used that at work a bunch (I'm a tech at the Jaguar/Porsche dealer here in Vegas) and it works well. I found that another system works even better, and it is single man operation as well.
Look at the Pheonix reverse fluid injector, it can do everything the mighty-vac can and more. It actually puts fluid in from the calipers, and into the master, so it's good for a new "dry" system. it can also do clutch slaves and the like.
Tyler
Look at the Pheonix reverse fluid injector, it can do everything the mighty-vac can and more. It actually puts fluid in from the calipers, and into the master, so it's good for a new "dry" system. it can also do clutch slaves and the like.
Tyler
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Re: Mightyvac for brake bleed
I use the MityVac for brakes and clutches all the time.. Works great.. one man operation and does a super job, especially for full fluid changes..
Last time I flushed mine, I used a product that tinted the old fluid green. I bled the system until the master was nearly empty (all green coming out), and then flushed with Ford fluid until the system was all clear again.. proof positive that you've gotten all the old out!
Last time I flushed mine, I used a product that tinted the old fluid green. I bled the system until the master was nearly empty (all green coming out), and then flushed with Ford fluid until the system was all clear again.. proof positive that you've gotten all the old out!
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Re: Mightyvac for brake bleed (nevrenuf)
I have the mtyvac already.. just never used it before. The mtyvac manual says to do the front brakes first. I always used to do the passenger rear first?
Anything special I need to do because of the ABS system?
I never used anything like this before.. I always had a pedal person and I would do the wheels. The mtyvac manual says to pump 12 times to build the vacuum and then open the bleeder.. Sounds like its pretty easy.
mike
Anything special I need to do because of the ABS system?
I never used anything like this before.. I always had a pedal person and I would do the wheels. The mtyvac manual says to pump 12 times to build the vacuum and then open the bleeder.. Sounds like its pretty easy.
mike
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Re: Mightyvac for brake bleed (C5~Missle)
The Phoenix is supposed to be a good system. I've heard that the MightyVac and other hand pumps can get a bit tiring and don't move much fluid per pump.
We're testing a positive pressure bleed from Motive Products right now. This simply pressurized the master cylinder so you don't need anyone to press on the brake or anything else.
So far, it works pretty well. It come with a universal adapter which is marginal. We suggest getting the bleeder cap from Kent-Moore instead. Other than that, it make it quick and easy.
Mike
We're testing a positive pressure bleed from Motive Products right now. This simply pressurized the master cylinder so you don't need anyone to press on the brake or anything else.
So far, it works pretty well. It come with a universal adapter which is marginal. We suggest getting the bleeder cap from Kent-Moore instead. Other than that, it make it quick and easy.
Mike
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Re: Mightyvac for brake bleed (ZAP)
I have a Mightyvac and use it on my C5. I also used it on my C4 and a Porsche 911. Used the same fittings for all 3 cars. I also heard & read that you should bleed in a certain order, but I suspect this is for problems with trapped air or filling an empty system. I now bleed in whatever order is convenient at the time, and notice no difference. If you haven't changed fluid in a while, you may want to take some out of the reservoir first, the refill and bleed the first caliper till new fluid shows up. Since I bleed several times a year for track use, I usually just bleed an ounce or so from each caliper.
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