docwyte

I've been using the Motive with brake fluid in it for over 15 years. I love it. It's fool proof as long as you check and periodically replace the hoses on it. No way to suck air into the system, don't have to unattach your fittings and constantly refill the master cylinder etc. I very rarely just bleed the calipers, I do a full flush annually and I'm good to go. I use ATE Typ200, if I start doing a lot more track events (Like 6+ the way I used to do) then I'll consider switching to SRF but there's no need now with my mostly doing auto-x and maybe 1 track event a year.

2fcknfst

Thank you Gents, that is very handy. Once the apocalypse is over, I will see on getting one.

pfbz

Josh, what do you do with the excess fluid and pump once you are done? Put the fluid back in the container (or discard) and clean the whole shebang? That's the part that doesn't make sense to me... Seems like more work than just checking / topping the OE reservoir once or twice during a full flush.

I suppose if you were a shop that was doing brake flushes weekly you could just leave the fluid in the pump and that would be super convenient, but that doesn't seem appropriate for a once-a-year flush.

pfbz

Fresh tires without leaving home!

2fcknfst

Oh, that is a cool service - he has a balancer too? That is so handy.

2fcknfst

So, changed the pads on one corner, took three hours, lost a piece in the caliper, modded the brake sensor wiring so it will never again tell me my brakes are worn (Thanks Capt. Obvious!) when they were not...

Funny how a worldwide pandemic is how I find the time to finally work on the car...

I also thought it was interesting that the original Brembo hardware was in fact nicer quality than the replacement hardware.

pancing

I like the little rando shot on your paper target.
"i was aiming for that".

2fcknfst

That was the other half with her .44 magnum which was really entertaining to watch (because she's so little...), but not terribly accurate...

pancing

Hehe, i dont use "manly" rounds .40 and 9 for me.
Might set up some pans out in the woods behind me for some plinking.

2fcknfst

Up here, a .44 is between 2 and 3 dollars Canadian - she has a number of 9mm pistols, which are considerably cheaper to operate, but it is always good for a giggle.

Freier

For those of you with QuickJack, did you go with the 5000SLX model? I've been contemplating picking one up, any suggestions or insight on what to do and/or avoid?

TIA

2fcknfst

5k pound one here, use the jack stands to support it when loaded.

pancing

5k slx is enough. You may as well just use flat top jack stands. The whole system is like 200 something pounds. Takes me 10 mins to get my car on 4 jackstands. 2 mins to get it on 2.
Qj isnt plug and play, need to buy atf when you get it. Jackstands are there for failsafe if the qj fails and breaks the locking mechanism.
Imo get it if you have garage space otherwise 4 stands and a lo pro jack or 4 jacks.

Dock

What was she aiming at?

blazen244

I need to do that also