Brake Bleeder Product Review

[hunt2elk]

I'm so impressed with this brake bleeding system that I felt I should share. I think it was KernDog who mentioned using this product last summer. While I have always thought I had done a decent job of bleeding brakes with the old get your wife or kids to pump the pedal ordeal, I had 1 car that the pedal would be slightly mushy the first time pressed after sitting awhile. So last fall I ordered the Motive 0113 jug along with the 00113 Chrysler cap kit. My master cylinders are all Dr Diffs 15/16" aluminum versions. The 2 chambers are joined at the top, so it probably makes it a bit easier than the original style cast masters. I still don't quite understand how it doesn't pump air into the system at first, but it doesn't. Yesterday I used it on all 3 of my cars. Ended up getting some small air bubbles out of every one of them. This is truly a one man bleeding system that works marvelous. And the best part is I don't have to watch the wife and kids roll their eyes when I ask them to please help pump a brake pedal just one more time, lol.

 

[AR67GTX]

I bought one of those last year but have yet to use it. Glad to hear it works as advertised.

 

[CoronetDarter]

Thanks for the review. While Maria doesn't mind being my pedal-pumper, it's not the most efficient way to bleed brakes.

 

[CoronetDarter]

This would be the perfect tool to purge the brake system. I've been meaning to convert to DOT 5.

 

[Skytrooper]

I have had one for 20+ years. A great tool !

 

[68Dart470]

I have a similar but you pull the vacuum from the bleeder screw. Problem with that is as you loosen the bleeder screw it likes to draw air past threads so you have to remove them and thread tape first. Bit of a hassle. May have to see if I can invest in some covers for the master and bleed in that direction.

 

[Kern Dog]

I'm so impressed with this brake bleeding system that I felt I should share. I think it was KernDog who mentioned using this.



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I did a short write up on this product and was quite happy with it. It is faster than the two person method and is great for those times when a buddy/helper just isn't around.

 

[Boris7K]

Getting ready to order this kit but have a question. The 0113 kit shows the cap and hose, is it still necessary to order the 1113 adapter?

 

[threewood]

Pictures of it hooked up? Does it screw on to the master cylinder cap and you pressurize the can and force fluid through the system? How do you add fluid as the level drops? Looks neat.

 

[hunt2elk]

Pictures of it hooked up? Does it screw on to the master cylinder cap and you pressurize the can and force fluid through the system? How do you add fluid as the level drops? Looks neat.

I didn't take any pics of it hooked up, maybe Greg did?
Here is a video from Motive.
Instructional Videos

 

[hunt2elk]

Pictures of it hooked up? Does it screw on to the master cylinder cap and you pressurize the can and force fluid through the system? How do you add fluid as the level drops? Looks neat.

You need to buy an adapter to fit whatever master cylinder style you have.

 

[Kern Dog]

I like the Motive unit.

This cap fits the plastic body Chrysler master cylinder with 2 mounting bolts.

The flat plate here attaches to the 4 bolt mount cast iron master cylinders.

They include hardware to secure it.

 

[hunt2elk]

Getting ready to order this kit but have a question. The 0113 kit shows the cap and hose, is it still necessary to order the 1113 adapter?

You need to buy an adapter for whatever master cylinder you have.

 

[Boris7K]

Sorry, let me back up. I have the Dr Diff 15/16 master cylinder, the 0113 illustration shows a cap as if it is included. Just wondering if that is correct or do I also order an adapter kit.

 

[Kern Dog]

With the 2 cap plastic reservoir, you do have to close off air flow from the other "cap" by using an unvented cap. I thought it was included in the kit I got from Summit Racing.

 

[Boris7K]

The blank cap is also shown in the picture.