FWIW

I finally got around to changing my master cylinder today and use the Motive i got from Summit.

I tried the method of no fluid in it first with no luck. But once I used it per instructions with fluid in it thing worked great. Had pedal pressure in less than 3 min. I admit it made a bit of a mess but more than worth it.

I love it, will be given a place of honor in my shop with a light shining on it. If you don't have one get one.

Michael

 

I agree - Don't "bleed" at home without it

 

^TWSS.

way better than using a buddy to help you out? Thought about getting one, but figured I could save some money and get a friend to help me do it.

 

Thats what I did in the past. This is MUCH faster and easier. With my buddy it sometimes seemed as though you had to hold your mouth just right to get pedal. I will no longer dread bleeding brakes or clutch with Motive. Gonna order the adapter for my Mustangs soon.

 

Yes.

Motive European bleeders come in Black and Red.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...TD039_pg44.htm

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/...TD039_pg42.htm

John

 

"I admit it made a bit of a mess but more than worth it."

I gave mine away, a vacuum bleeder is no mess and works just as well for me so far (just don't let the reservoir run out, but no mess!)

 

You wont get a mess if you use it "dry". Takes a bit longer, but no mess to clean up. Dry is when you just fill the resevoir up with fluid, and dont put any in the bottle. Vacuum bleeders are garbage. I went through 1 mighty vac, and 2 craftsman ones before buying my Motive. I liked it so much I bought the adapters for my VW, Tahoe, and Subaru. Great tool!

 

I never use the Motive dry anymore and I don't really know why people do it (unless they are worried about a hose burst). It's just way better not worrying about running the reservoir dry or opening and closing the system to keep the reservoir topped off. Gotta wash the jug out when done. So what? Running it dry is like using half a Motive IMO.
And I can't remember the last time I made a mess. But that's me.

 

I made my own out of a garden sprayer. Works like a charm, for ~$12.

A pressure bleeder of any kind is worth its weight in gold.

 

Instructions?

 

Yes, love my Motive Power Bleeder. To heck with fighting with pumping the pedal, having to have someone help you, the Motive rocks!

 

I love mine

 

Best $20 I've spent! Used this more times than I can remember on many various automobiles.

http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm

 

Paid about $60 for mine from Summit and not complaining. This is one of those products that is worth it. Guys I am the first one to always claim to find the cheap alternative, but this one is worth it.


michael

 

I bet you could order the Euro adapter and conect it to a bug sprayer from WM. Same principle just no pressure gauge. Same end result, to each his own.

michael