[DeTomaso] Brake Bleeder Kits

[Asa Jay Laughton]

+1 Recommended

I've been using a Motive bleeder now for a long time and very much enjoy 
it.  I also use it in conjunction with speed bleeders.  Bleeding brakes 
is a breeze.  This also makes it much easier when changing fluid, for 
example from ATE Super Blue to ATE 200 (amber) since you'll typically 
move a lot of fluid through the system.

Cautions:
- As mentioned, due to failures of the hose, you -must- inspect the 
clear plastic hose each time before use.  Check for cracks, kinks and 
"squishyness."  If too squishy, at a connection, trim it back and 
re-attach.  Be sure to inspect -both- ends.  After some 10 years or so, 
mine also ruptured near a fitting. In my case it ruptured at the fitting 
on the bottle.  I simply trimmed it back to a good portion of hose and 
re-clamped it, problem solved.  I think I store mine in a different 
position now to avoid any kinking that normally used to happen.

- I have successfully used two or three master cylinder tops.  I ordered 
the extras I needed for various masters so I had the "right" tool for 
the job.

- I always place a plastic bag and rags underneath the master when 
working with it.  I've typically never had a problem, but you know Murphy.

Have fun,
Asa  Jay

Asa Jay Laughton - W7TSC, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
Spokane County ARES-RACES Net Manager
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http://w7tsc.org
http://www.teampanteraracing.com


On 3/1/2018 7:55 PM, Julian Kift wrote:
>     Mike,
>
>     I have a Motive pressure bleeder, it's a great device that allows brake
>     bleeding single handed. Basically just a pressure pot that you dump
>     your new fluid in, connect the correct cap fitting to your master
>     cylinder and pump up to 5-6 psi. Then just go around and bleed each
>     caliper from farthest first working back to closest to M/C. The
>     pressure pot keeps fluid flowing through the system and the master
>     cylinder topped up. As I work on multiples of cars I purchased a kit
>     with a number of master cylinder cap fittings, key is getting
>     the correct one for your master cylinder.
>
>     The caveat with this system is using it on the GM type of master that
>     has the large single reservoir with a clip over cap as the fitting to
>     cover and seal it  is a chain and thumbscrew affair, I never seem to
>     get a good seal on those.
>
>     Julian
>       __________________________________________________________________
>
>     From: DeTomaso<detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com>  on behalf of
>     Mike&  Elizabeth Thomas<mbefthomas at comcast.net>
>     Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2018 7:30 PM
>     To: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
>     Subject: [DeTomaso] Brake Bleeder Kits
>
>     Getting ready to bleed the brakes on 6328 to see if that solves my weak
>     brake problem.  I reviewed brake bleed piece on Mike Dailey's website,
>     and
>     he mentions using a brake bleeder kit.  He made it sound pretty
>     straight
>     forward, and didn't seem to involve the tedious
>     open-down-close-up-repeat 10
>     times with someone else in the driver's seat.  Has anyone else tried
>     one of
>     these kits?  There are a number of them on Summit Racing, anywhere from
>     $75-$150.
>
>     I've tried the Speed Bleeders before, didn't seem to work as
>     advertised.
>
>     Thanks
>
>     Mike Thomas
>     Pres., Panteras Northwest
>     206-795-3302
>     Yellow '74 #6328
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