I have a motive pressure bleeder too with a bunch of adapters. Definitely the right tool to use for making the job easier. It’s probably 20 years old, and it probably could use some new hose.

I have to do all my fluids this summer and will be using it.

I also have a motive power fill, for pumping gear oil & trans fluid. that gets into difficult places pretty easily.

 

I learned of this product https://speedibleed.com/ from a member on here who has posted about it in the past. I still haven't picked one up myself, but have been seriously considering it.

 

Nice. I bookmarked that for in case I ever get brave enough to try it myself!

 

Awesome tool, picked one up a few months ago. It's more $ than Motive, but I liked the metal cap adapters vs plastic and just hook it to an air hose istead of pumping a handle to maintain pressure.

 

At my age, this is less of a concern...

 

It is really simple, don't over think it............

 

Thanks!

 

X2. Really simple.

 

I use a speedibleed and it works great. Just have to reinflate the front tire the 3-4 psi it looses in the process.

Be sure to use the correct brake fluid. Mine calls for DOT4-LV (low viscosity) and I have to get it online as it’s not readily available at my local parts house or Walmart. I get the Pentosin brand.

Like many others I just do a simple flush starting at the furthest caliper. I haven’t messed with trying to use a scan tool to do the ABS bleed process.

 

Has Porsche, uses HF tools.......👌

 

I just ordered the Motive 0100 "European" kit and a catch bottle from Motive for $80 shipped. I used the code "WELCOME15" to save 15%. From what I can tell, the 0100 kit is the one that others have used for the Super Duties, and in particular the 1100 45mm adapter, which comes with the 0100 kit. (From the Tremor forums.)

Now I just need to get the fluid. I use AMSoil oil, and see that they have "DOT 3&4" brake fluid for $7.39/12 oz bottle. I can throw that in with an order for oil and won't have to worry about shipping... I know AMSoil is very much a love or hate thing for many folks, so not trying to open that can of worms, but is there any reason not to use their brake fluid? It seems like a good price... and just trying to minimize high shipping costs from other companies if possible.

Also, I like to think the steps through my head... With the Motive set up:

1. Suck out most of the old brake fluid (turkey baster), then top it back off all the way to the top with new fluid.
2. Connect the Motive kit and pump it up. To what PSI...?
3. Go to the farthest wheel and connect catch bottle hose to the bleeder screw
4. Open the screw and watch/wait for new fluid to start coming out, then close the bleeder screw back off
5. Repeat at each wheel, moving from farthest to closest.
6. Check fluid level in master cylinder.

It seems the most important part is to not let the master cylinder run dry! So, checking it often during the procedure! Also, I will likely be doing this with my next oil and fuel filter change, and will probably be doing it during a tire rotation, but I don't take all 4 tires off at once. Regardless, other than more room, is there any reason not to do a brake fluid flush with the tires still on and on the ground?

It also seems like some of the biggest complaints with these is leaks and not holding pressure...

I liked the idea that someone had to use a sharpie to mark the current level before starting and adjust the level back to this line when complete.

Question, I would imagine that after finishing, I would need to go in and pump the brake pedal a few times, checking for a firm push, and then check the level again. Then of course, over the next few days of driving just watch it to make sure all remains well!

Any other tips and good to know, I learned it the hard way, tricks?

 

It's very simple.

The master cylinder level won't drop and air will not be pumped into the MC as long as you don't run out of fluid. When you are done, carefully release pressure at the bleeder, not the connection to the MC. The MC will be FULL. Remove excess fluid.

25psi is plenty.

The fluid comes out of the bleeder (only crack it open) very slowly. Probably takes 3-5 min per wheel.

I bleed about 200ml per wheel.

Make sure the pressure bleeder does not run dry. Extra leftover fluid should be discarded so don't overfill too much.