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Old 07-12-2006, 05:15 AM
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Default Who here has the Motive Power Bleeder?

Did you find it to be a worth while purchase?<ul><li><a href="http://www.purems.com/products/description.php?II=1056">Should I?</a></li></ul>
Old 07-12-2006, 05:22 AM
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Really makes the job simple.

I got one and modded it via Mike Kim's Tech to allow me to quick disconnect the cap so that I can screw it on w/o having to turn the whole damned thing.

Plus, if you get a replacement resovior cap for your other cars, you can make it so it can be used on all your cars in the family.

I'll eventually replace the hose to extend as far back as the RR wheel so I don't have to bleed, get up, pump, run back everytime I bleed the brakes.
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Good to hear. I take it if I search I will find Mike's Tech article on here somewhere?
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Default I prefer speedbleeders

www.speedbleeder.com


Used both have speed bleeders<ul><li><a href="http://www.speedbleeder.com/">http://www.speedbleeder.com/</a</li></ul>
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Default Definitely worth it. Just having it makes me want to bleed my brakes every other month

needing another person to bleed the brakes sucks and you risk running the piston too far and damaging the master cylinder. Cheaper to replace a reservoir if it cracks from the pressure.
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I forgot about those. Looks like a great idea
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yes. definitely gets a lot of use here.
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They are fantastic. Makes bleeding really easy one-man job
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Default i do...and i like it. i like it ALOT.

&lt;que dumb and dumber&gt;
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Default my dad picked one up...

i have mixed feelings on it honestly. For a time sake, I almost think it's faster to do with 2 people, one pumping the brakes... but I've only used it once.

If you only have yourself though and it's hard to get a 2nd person to help out, it's def worth it though.


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