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Old 10-04-2006, 09:03 AM
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Default Bleeding brakes Poll: Motiv power bleeder or old fashioned way

I am thinking about betting the Motiv bleeder, so I can bleed the brakes without a second person.

Any impressions of the Motiv?
Does it bleed better than the 2 man pump release?
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Default done it both ways...

i think it's quicker w/ 2 people than with the power bleeder, but it's a lot easier to use the power bleeder if you don't have a 2nd person readily available to help you out. Another option is speed bleeders to replace the orignial bleeders... then you get the quick ease of the 2 man method, but only need one man to do it.
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I've used a Motive bleeder many times. works great. 10-12psi is plenty.
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motive here. i did the two man pump once...what a pita in comparison.
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motive to flush... old fashioned to bleed.
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What was the post in the past couple months? about dangers of bleeders?
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2nd, plus I got a much firmer pedal after using the Motiv
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cracking the reservoir maybe?
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I feel like it had to do with moisture
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it was xposted to our forum<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/racing/msgs/44897.phtml">push</a></li></ul>


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