+1 on Speed Bleeders (the SS ones). I bought the brake fluid bag from the Speed Bleeder.company.speed bleeders are awesome
+1 on Speed Bleeders (the SS ones). I bought the brake fluid bag from the Speed Bleeder.company.speed bleeders are awesome
I just bought a Motive a couple weeks ago and have been debating the method I want to use. It seems like it could be more of a hassle to remove the adapter from the MC a few times to refill than it would be to clean the can.Another vote for Motive pressure bleeding. You can fill the pressure chamber with fluid, which assures you don't pump air into the system if you are not paying attention, but I'm too lazy to clean the chamber afterward. I fill the master cylinder fully, attach the cap, then push air. This is typically fine for one wheels bleeding. Before going to the next, remove the cap and top off the master. Very simple and fast.
Some people use the Motive just for the pressure. I think if you did brake bleeding at a shop then leaving the Motive filled with brake fluid might be reasonable. But once a year at home, probably easier to use the Motive just for pressure.I just bought a Motive a couple weeks ago and have been debating the method I want to use. It seems like it could be more of a hassle to remove the adapter from the MC a few times to refill than it would be to clean the can.
It also seems likely to overfill the MC slightly if dispensing fluid from the bleeder can, upon removal of the adapter lid.
FWIW, it might seem unusual, but it is very reliable and very affordable. There is no need for a fancy tool.Well then, without fluid in the jar, wouldn't you just get air for the first pump or two as well, and you keep pumping until the fluid runs clean? I use a vacuum bleeder so find this method unusual.
Here's an example of what you describe from ChrisFix. Works for me. I dab some silicone grease around the bleeder valve threads to reduce odds of air sucked in and I don't press the brake pedal all the way to the floor (some say you can damage seals with over extension).FWIW, it might seem unusual, but it is very reliable and very affordable. There is no need for a fancy tool.
The method has to do with physics and gravity. The fluid will run out of the tube and allow air back in to the caliper. If you submerge the hose in fluid it will pull the fluid back in that stays in the hose and not air. Same sort of theory has holding your thumb on the end of a straw, the fluid stays put. If you are curious you can YouTube it for a video.
Just my $0.02
Here's an example of what you describe from ChrisFix. Works for me. I dab some silicone grease around the bleeder valve threads to reduce odds of air sucked in and I don't press the brake pedal all the way to the floor (some say you can damage seals with over extension).
I have the master kit and all of the adapters seem to be of high quality.I have seen one of those being used and the adapters seem to be a lot better than the ones Motive. I have the Motive with the aluminum adapters and it leaks bad on some cars, I don't use it anymore on cars the scan tool can do a brake bleed. I think this one from speedibleed may be worth a look, it seems to be better quality.