Motive Power Bleeder
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 876
Likes: 116
From: HOMESTEAD FL
I just use a water bottle and 3ft of vacuum hose.
Cost is about 3 bucks plus the DOT 4 fluid.
When bottle is full I just move my Cap/hose to a new bottle and use the new cap to seal the bottle of used fluid.
SPEED SAFE, AIR RAM
- With a razor just put a small hole in the cap of the water bottle just large enough to snugly fit the hose through and allow fluid flow.
- Twist cap onto the bottle and adjust the hose to be about 1/4 from the bottom.
- Hook up to bleeder, set bottle in a position where the hose stays submurged in fluid, lossen zerk, pump brakes, lock zerk, check fluid level & add as needed.
- Continue until you get CLEAN fluid and all air is removed.
Cost is about 3 bucks plus the DOT 4 fluid.
When bottle is full I just move my Cap/hose to a new bottle and use the new cap to seal the bottle of used fluid.
SPEED SAFE, AIR RAM
Last edited by AIR_RAM; Aug 17, 2013 at 09:26 PM.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 10,924
Likes: 853
From: Daytona Beach FL
I use mine all the time for flushing and bleeding.
I don't put fluid into the jug - I just use it as a pressures source.
I only need to pump it up to 8 to 10 psi to get a good flow out of the bleed valves.
Just check your master cylinder often so you make sure you don't run it dry.
Bob
I don't put fluid into the jug - I just use it as a pressures source.
I only need to pump it up to 8 to 10 psi to get a good flow out of the bleed valves.
Just check your master cylinder often so you make sure you don't run it dry.
Bob
Last edited by BEZ06; Aug 17, 2013 at 11:07 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 876
Likes: 116
From: HOMESTEAD FL
I have never used one... I can see that making bleeding breaks quicker than pumping the brake pedel each time...
I wonder if the difference between methods can be felt??? If so I may have to invest in one of those...
SPEED SAFE, AIR RAM
I wonder if the difference between methods can be felt??? If so I may have to invest in one of those...
SPEED SAFE, AIR RAM
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,702
Likes: 192
From: Northwestern Connecticut
St. Jude Donor '10 thru '26
Air ram, yes, I was never happy with the pedal on my 68 camaro until I used this product. Plus it makes it real easy to flush out the whole system with fresh fluid since you don't have to keep refilling the master cyl or risk running it dry as easily... Well, without a tech2 to cycle the abs I can't get all of it, but most of it gets flushed.
I've loaned mine to a few friends, most of them go out and buy one after using it.
I've loaned mine to a few friends, most of them go out and buy one after using it.
Last edited by 68sixspeed; Aug 18, 2013 at 11:05 AM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,107
Likes: 9
From: Wichita Falls, TX
Below is what I ordered and about to use it on my brakes and hydraulic clutch system.
http://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com...FUuk4AodcV8A8Q
http://www.autoaccessoriesgarage.com...FUuk4AodcV8A8Q
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Brett Foote
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 30,183
Likes: 313
From: Lake Norman NC
As far as opening up ABS...flush brake fluid then find a desolate straight stretch and stomp the brakes to activate the ABS about 10-12 times then go back and re-bleed all 4 brakes. Yes it's more fluid...yes it's more work...but I'd much rather do it this way than take it to the dealer for them to do god knows what.
Drifting
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,709
Likes: 18
From: Montgomery Il.
As far as opening up ABS...flush brake fluid then find a desolate straight stretch and stomp the brakes to activate the ABS about 10-12 times then go back and re-bleed all 4 brakes. Yes it's more fluid...yes it's more work...but I'd much rather do it this way than take it to the dealer for them to do god knows what.
Someone needs to make some inexpensive tool or figure out how to open the ABS like a dealer can do.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 15,344
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From: Texas
I *think* (hopefully someone can confirm or deny) that the ABS unit cycles at start-up, so that also somewhat circulates fluid if true.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 156
Likes: 35
From: Roseville CA
When I get the calipers back I get to bleed brakes for the first time. I'm not sure if there'll be air in the ABS or not, but if there is, I've heard it can be a major concern requiring a visit to the dealer. This product sounds like it'd be worth the $50, but it also sounds like I might need to give some more attention to the ABS...
So, does anyone know if the ABS cycles at startup?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,220
Likes: 16
From: Sugarhill Ga
be carefull, putting too much pressure on the brake system can damage the EBCM as long as the system is not overly pressurized you will be ok (less than psi). I have always done it with a water bottle and a vac. hose. as long as you don't let the master run dry& induce air, you can flush the system BY YOURSELF, I have done this countless times at the track between heats in my SCCA days .
