Brake flush

jdcobra

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I’ve been meaning to get around to doing this since I did the break job earlier this year, I noticed the brake pedal was still kind of soft.

Went to harbor freight and picked up this nifty little kit.

Pneumatic Brake Fluid Bleeder with Auto-Refill Kit

Pressurized vacuum system while the slim container attaches to the brake fluid reservoir to keep it filled so air doesn’t get in the lines.

Has anyone used something like this before?
I’ll let y’all know how it goes!
 

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I’ve been meaning to get around to doing this since I did the break job earlier this year, I noticed the brake pedal was still kind of soft.

Went to harbor freight and picked up this nifty little kit.

Pneumatic Brake Fluid Bleeder with Auto-Refill Kit

Pressurized vacuum system while the slim container attaches to the brake fluid reservoir to keep it filled so air doesn’t get in the lines.

Has anyone used something like this before?
I’ll let y’all know how it goes!
Take it back and get the other more expensive one. I bought it and it didn't work correctly
 

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Have used the Motive bleeder for years and it really makes it a one-man job.

As much as I want to like the Motive I just cant get past how it feels like Im gonna rip the brake resevoir off trying to get the cap to seal. Got any suggestions for that???

I prefer the buddy pumper method but I have used a vacuum tool on the bleed nipple and just kept the resevoir topped off. Will pick one up if I decide to chuck the Motive.
 

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As much as I want to like the Motive I just cant get past how it feels like Im gonna rip the brake resevoir off trying to get the cap to seal. Got any suggestions for that???

I prefer the buddy pumper method but I have used a vacuum tool on the bleed nipple and just kept the resevoir topped off. Will pick one up if I decide to chuck the Motive.

If you're referring to the universal-fit reservoir cap that comes with it, I tossed that thing after the first use and bought specific caps for whichever car I'm working on that key on just like the stock cap.
 

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I’ve used the harbor freight when I did my line lock and abs delete it took me 15 minutes to bleed my brakes and master cylinder. I just top of the master cylinder I don’t use the bottle provided. Before you crack the nipple just start the vacuum and you’ll have no issues


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If you're referring to the universal-fit reservoir cap that comes with it, I tossed that thing after the first use and bought specific caps for whichever car I'm working on that key on just like the stock cap.

I have the model specific ones, gonna try lubing the o-rings more with something.
 

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I have the model specific ones, gonna try lubing the o-rings more with something.

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Try this stuff. Apparently it’s good to use on the bleeder nipple to help create a more secure fit when bleeding the brakes
 

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I have the model specific ones, gonna try lubing the o-rings more with something.

They do need a bit of finesse to get them on. Pre-lubing the sealing ring with brake fluid helps, but it's a tight fit regardless.
 

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