I'm Now A Believer In the Power Bleeder

[Doug E]

OK, I'm now sold on the idea of a power bleeder. Marcesq and I bled my brakes tonight with a power bleeder in prep for the 3/15 DE and I couldn't believe how easy it was. With-in 30 minutes (excluding jacking and removing the wheels) we were DONE!

No mess, no fuss, no yelling ("OK pump, pump, pump STOP!") and no effort. With this tool this could be the easiest one-man job out there.

I've been converted and won't go back.

Thanks Marc.

[bell]

sounds promissing
i have a new power bleeder which is waiting for me to paint my calipers and rebleed the whole system. let us know how they work on the track (if there are still any bubbles in there, you'll know ).

how much fluid did you end up using?

[TimT]

Those speedy bleeder bleed valve replacements work very well as well. Bleeding becomes a one man job then

[Rick Lee]

Too bad you didn't wait until next Sat., when I'll have my cordless impact driver with me for taking wheels off in a jiffy and you'd have a lift at your disposal too.

[Doug E]

I bought the standard 1 liter can and it seems like we used about 3/4 of it.

One of the reasons for using more then most might think was that I switched from Blue to Gold so I wanted to make sure ALL of the Blue was gone.

Not that I am expecting much pad wear during the DE (wink wink) but having some left over will allow me to replace any should I need it during the event.

[Gordo2]

They are a slick item.

Since buying my car last fall I've invested more in tools than parts... Sad but true. Of all the tools I've bought, the Motive Bleeder was the one that stood out as having the biggest bang for buck.

Coming in a long second was buying all sorts of hex keys (long/short, socket type, big 17mm cut down to fit socket for trannie lube change...).

Sad part is I can go to my local auto hobby (on base) and use the lifts and tools for about 5 bucks a day. I'm obsessive about working late at night and re-acquiring a nice tool set.

Have a good time at the D/E event. Post some details on the NoVA board. I didn't know you were setting it up (I've been gone here and there over the past 2 months...). Probably too far out of the loop to get involved at this point, but interested.

Gordo

[TwinCity]

I've been thinking about the Motive and the MITYVAC. Glad to hear how easy it is.
I'm leaning towards the Motive.. Any reasons not to go with this one.

thx
-twincity
'71 911t Targa
http://www.p-caronline.com/directory/twincity

[tmctguer]

i have only used a motive bleeder, not the mightyvac. i would NOT consider any other form of brake bleeding equipment since i've used the motive unit. one of the best tools i've ever purchased. (i have 2 -- one for the P-car, and one for my domestic car).

[KTL]

Pressure bleeders are a little more reliable than the vaccuum bleeders. I've heard sometimes the check valve on the vaccuum bleeders can let air back in. Never seen it happen myself. But, I chose the Motive for it's price and other people's recommendations.

It's worth every penny. I have yet to hear anyone say they don't like it. It's plenty sturdy for occasional use. If you're a full-on everyday racer it'll probably wear out, but I don't ever see mine wearing out.

I've seen other car forums that offer the Motive bleeder so word must be getting out it's pretty good?

Some guys have built their own from garden sprayers and tubing, but I still think the price and quality are a bargain. I'd highly recommend this tool to anybody inquiring about it.

[old_skul]

I have been a Motive user for a couple of years, and can testify that it produces the stiffest pedal, and is the most convenient thing in the world to use. You can bleed your brakes in 30 minutes *including* jacking and wheel swapping, if you're motivated. Last year at a DE, I bled my brakes between runs.

*That's* convenient.

[BW911]

Doug, Maybe you can do a demonstration this Saturday!

[andyu911]

One of the best tool I ever got. However, it only works on European cars. Has anyone used it on Japanese imports? They have different fluid reservoir covers.

Andy
'87Carrera

[ErVikingo]

I ahve both, skip the Mityvac, you have to go back and check your fluid level all the time, with the Motive, put fluid in it, pump it and go to each of the calipers. All done!!!

[Jim Richards]

Doug, Maybe you can do a demonstration this Saturday!

Yeah, over at my house, Doug E. Gotta get one of the car's ready for the start of auto-x season.

[rs911t]

Gotta get one of the car's ready for the start of auto-x season

Which one??

[Jim Richards]

Good question, Greg. I haven't decided yet.

Doug E, where did you pick up your power bleeder?

[rs911t]

Doug E, where did you pick up your power bleeder?

you can make them out of a small garden, some tubing and a couple compression fittings for about $10 from Home Depot.

[Silveresrty911S]

Have to aggree with rs911t,

1- small 1 liter garden sprayer
3' -1/4" clear tubing
1- 1/4"to 3/8" coupler
1' -3/8" clear tubing
3 -hose clamps

Cost was right at 10.00 and you just use the vent line to hook up the pressure bleeder you just built on any car! Be careful as to not pump too much pressure or you will have fluid trying to bypass the cap on the resivour(ask me how I know). with my speed bleeders and the pump I made it was Real easy

Rick

[Tom F2]

Mighty Vacs suck. (Sorry, I couldn't resist.) They're really for testing vacuum components, like fuel pressure regulators. For modern brakes, especially ABS, you need a power bleeder.

[dram]

Here are some instructions to make your own. Have not tried it yet, but it looks pretty simple. Homade Bleeder