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DIY brake fluid?
- Thread starter mattack4000
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burningchrome
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Way easier to use a helper to pump the brake pedal than a power bleeder. The cylinder is less than a liter, and brake fluid doesn't keep, so just put a whole bottle in.
beastmode13
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The easiest way by far if you plan to track your car is to replace the bleeder valves with SpeedBleeder - SB1010S-SS. With SpeedBleeder values, the only equipment you need is a 10mm or 11mm wrench to open the bleeder valve and a bleed bottle. Open the valve and pump it away with your foot on the brake pedal without worth of air going into the valve. No bulky equipment or 2nd person to coordinate with. I have three different types of vacuum /pressure bleeder, including Motive Power Bleeder, they are just collecting dust now.
on the model 3 it’s the same brake system GM uses.
I use this.
Motive Products 0108 Brake System Power Bleeder For Most Late Model GM Cars and Trucks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TK9FE8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_G2icpt2RtSULg
I use this.
Motive Products 0108 Brake System Power Bleeder For Most Late Model GM Cars and Trucks https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TK9FE8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_G2icpt2RtSULg
Dolemite
is my name
It's this one:
Motive Products 1118 Black Label Late Model GM Adapter | eBay
How so?? Bleeder you just open the valve instead of having your wife sit in the driver's seat for 45 minutes.
I have the package for the cap attachment since I already had the can but couldn’t find just the cap on Amazon. Cap is 1108
Dolemite
is my name
Directly from their website:
Application Guide
I personally have used the 1118 cap that I posted and it fits.
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I don’t know. I’ve used the one I have. The Tesla mobile tech told me which one to order when he warrantied my tail lights.
beastmode13
Member
By yourself. How do you close the caliper valve before releasing the pedal at the end of each stroke?
destructure00
Active Member
Maybe not necessary, but they sure are nice. I use the Motive power bleeder and it's awesome. Pump it up, go to the caliper, open the bleeder, sit back and watch the bottle fill. Close when appropriate. Rinse and repeat.
Dolemite
is my name
Srsly. The annoyance you save for the money makes it totally worth it... not sure why it's even a debate.
beastmode13
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I agree Motive Powerbleeder works really well, until the hose bursts shooting break fluid everywhere in the frunk. It happened on mine last year. I replaced the hose on Motive. However, after I switched to Speedbleeder valve on the calipers, I don’t ever touch the Motive again. No extra equipment to clean and store. One less equipment to bring to the track. I’ve bled my brakes between sessions and at SC station. Cleaning of Motive after or before each use is important to minimize amount of contaminated, moisture saturated brake fluid into the brake system. With Speedbleeder, literally, fresh brake fluid go from Motul/Castro bottle to master cylinder tank.
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destructure00
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Have you figured out how many pedal pumps it takes to get fresh fluid to each corner? That's the only wildcard for me with the Motive and fluids being the same color.
beastmode13
Member
For complete flush. I use anywhere between 10 to 15 pumps. 15 for the RR, as it has the most line to flush. I’ll adjust so I use up an entire 500ml bottle. For 1000ml bottle, I will go twice around. If I’ve the energy and time, will do a quick drive after 1/2 of 1000ml, to activate ABS. Then finish the 2nd half of the bottle.
You don't need to. Returning the pedal to neutral pulls a very minimal amount of fluid back into the caliper (1-2tbsp), and it's just the same fresh fluid being reintroduced anyways. You're good to go as long as there's no air bubbles. Occam's Razor is a principle that's served me well over the years.
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