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| | | | Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 449 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 449 | Hi, I've been reading other posts about the Motive Brake Bleeder tank system and it sounds like it works pretty well. But I'm curious as to how it attaches to the MC and forms an airtight seal. Does it work if you have a dual MC? After you have bled all four, is the MC full of fluid? Which model works the best ?
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Kevin
1965 Chevy C10 Longbed Fleetside
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,361 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,361 | The model I use is called Kathy. Been reliable for the past 46 years. 
RonR
1951 3600 with Clark flatbed, T5, 4.10 rear
1970 340 Duster
1990 5.0 V8 Miata (1990 Mustang Gt Drivetrain)
1964 CJ5
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,472 AD Addict & Tinkerer | | AD Addict & Tinkerer Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 4,472 | I bought a cheap one on eBay for about $20. It uses air from your compressor to create a vacuum in a canister you attach to your bleeders at each wheel cylinder. It comes with a fill bottle for the MC. I used it on my other truck and it worked good, but not on my ‘52 1/2 ton so I don’t know if the fill bottle will work. It will drain the MC in a hurry so be sure to fill after each wheel.
Phil Moderator, The Engine Shop, Interiors and Project Journals1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc BrakesProject JournalsStovebolt Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 326 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 326 | I have a Motive brake bleeder. They have several adapters that connect to various master cylinders. For the dual MC, there is a flat plate adapter that covers both chambers. If you have need for a dual MC adapter, be sure to get the one made out of aluminium. I have found that the fiberglass/plastic ones sometimes flex and leak under pressure and require additional clamping.
SimS | | | | | Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 473 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 473 | A mason jar and a vinyl hose....works every time. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 449 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2019 Posts: 449 |
Kevin
1965 Chevy C10 Longbed Fleetside
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 122 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 122 | Motive brake bleeder works great on the stock (single circuit) master cylinder. I made an adapter out of a spare M/C cap. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Check the Motive website. They make/sell "caps" for most types/brands of master cylinders. Determine what you need, and then order from Motive or other from other vendors of their products. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,439 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,439 | I use a plastic bottle with a hole in the cap, run a piece of clear tubing that fits the bleeder valve, and presto, a one man brake bleeder system.
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