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Motive Brake bleeding tool
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 5:23 pm
by blackstack
the fittings on this tool are fixed, that is when you are putting the cap on the reservoir you have to keep rotating the pump because the tubing is fixed, doesn't spin as you screw on the cap. How does one avoid spilling brake fluid all over the place when hooking the unit up?
I hope i am just stupid and missing something obvious
Re: Motive Brake bleeding tool
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 6:43 pm
by krick3tt
You're not stupid, that is the way it works. I got a rotating union for mine.
Re: Motive Brake bleeding tool
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 6:45 pm
by pcolette
-ditto- except mine came with the union.
Re: Motive Brake bleeding tool
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 7:03 pm
by blackstack
Thanks to both of you for answering.
Where did you buy the union ? Can you suggest an online source?
Pretty much limited to NAPA here on the south end.
thanks again
Re: Motive Brake bleeding tool
Posted: Sun Sep 22, 2013 8:08 pm
by krick3tt
Re: Motive Brake bleeding tool
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 6:21 am
by berger
Motive sells the part.
http://motiveproducts.3dcartstores.com/ ... _p_52.html
http://motiveproducts.3dcartstores.com/ ... _p_67.html
If you screw the cap on slow and twist the reservoir when the hose twists, it goes on fine.
Re: Motive Brake bleeding tool
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 9:15 am
by blackstack
Many thanks !!
Re: Motive Brake bleeding tool
Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 11:05 pm
by ExpeditionImports
If you are purchasing new just buy the BLACK LABEL EURO BLEEDER. It comes standard with the Aluminum cap with built in swivel. Well worth the extra money.
A very simple condition check on the brake hoses with the bleeder. Attach it and pump up to 8-10 Lbs. Open a bleeder. If you get a steady strong spurt, more than likely your brake hoses are in good shape and aren't swelling shut on the inside. Crack the bleeder and only get a drizzle and you know you have more investigating to do.
Cheers,
Scott