Power Bleed

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Tzvier
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Power Bleed

Postby Tzvier » Fri Aug 10, 2012 9:46 am

Anyone here used the Motive Power bleeder on the pathy? Just wanting to make sure I have the right size.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MVP-0117/ is the one I'm currently looking at.


asgard
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Postby asgard » Wed Aug 15, 2012 8:37 am

I have been looking at power bleeding my brakes. I have looked at several units and even tried an old master cylinder unit, but it wouldn't seal. I have decided to make my own.

I have a large peanut butter tub and drilled a couple of oles for the bleed pipe and the vacs inlet. Getting a good seal is the critical factor . I tried it yesterday to pull water from a coffee tub and it worked great. I would suggest some sort of vacuum control as the shop vac is very powerful and would be a challenge to keep fluid in the master cylinder. 2 person job .

I believe the bleeding sequence is all important . Disconnect -ve terminal. start at rear passenger wheel, front drives, rear drive side and last front passengers. If this is the wrong sequence please correct.

Cost $0 as long as you like peanut butter.


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