Bleeding!!!!

G8rDMD · 03-07-2012, 10:50am

...Your brakes. I want to remove my calipers, clean them, probably repaint them, lube them and reinstall. I know that in order to do this, I will obviously have to empty the brake fluid from the system then refill after reassembling. Do the bleeding systems work? The one I'm looking at is http://www.amazon.com/Motive-Products-Bleeder-Adapters-European/dp/B0002KM5L0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1331134901&sr=8-1. Anyone with any experience using a one-person system like this?

Stangkiller · 03-07-2012, 10:53am

Honestly, I like the good old fashioned way of pumping your brakes..unfortunately it is a two person operation that way.

Nemesis · 03-07-2012, 10:55am

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Originally Posted by Stangkiller

Honestly, I like the good old fashioned way of pumping your brakes..unfortunately it is a two person operation that way.

I agree. I like the old fashioned way.

kylebuck · 03-07-2012, 10:57am

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Originally Posted by Stangkiller

Honestly, I like the good old fashioned way of pumping your brakes..unfortunately it is a two person operation that way.

Just like sex.....

G8rDMD · 03-07-2012, 11:00am

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Originally Posted by joebuck

Just like sex.....

Expert opinions only, please

Datawiz · 03-07-2012, 11:00am

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Originally Posted by G8rDMD

...Your brakes. I want to remove my calipers, clean them, probably repaint them, lube them and reinstall. I know that in order to do this, I will obviously have to empty the brake fluid from the system then refill after reassembling. Do the bleeding systems work? The one I'm looking at is Amazon.com: Motive Products Power Bleeder Adapters to fit most European car models: Automotive. Anyone with any experience using a one-person system like this?

I bought/used one when I changed my booster and master cylinder. I felt it worked very well.

m and t's77 · 03-07-2012, 11:01am

I still like having any brake work done by someone pumping up the brakes and forcing all the air out of the system.But I have used that style bleeder when doing a brake flush.Two things to do if you use that style,pinch off the rubber flex line going to the caliper so you don't drain out the m/c when you take the calipers off and two when you get all the air out of a caliper close the bleeder screw take off the suction line and reopen the screw until a few drops hit the floor.
If you are going to paint your calipers you should look into having them powdercoated lasts longer and looks less cheesy.

VatorMan · 03-07-2012, 11:03am

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Originally Posted by G8rDMD

...Your brakes. I want to remove my calipers, clean them, probably repaint them, lube them and reinstall. I know that in order to do this, I will obviously have to empty the brake fluid from the system then refill after reassembling. Do the bleeding systems work? The one I'm looking at is Amazon.com: Motive Products Power Bleeder Adapters to fit most European car models: Automotive. Anyone with any experience using a one-person system like this?

I love my Motive bleeder. I highly recommend it.

kylebuck · 03-07-2012, 11:04am

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Originally Posted by G8rDMD

Expert opinions only, please

hey hey hey.... are we talking brakes or sex??

DAB · 03-07-2012, 11:07am

Save a step. Paint your rotors instead.

G8rDMD · 03-07-2012, 11:10am

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Originally Posted by m and t's77

I still like having any brake work done by someone pumping up the brakes and forcing all the air out of the system.But I have used that style bleeder when doing a brake flush.Two things to do if you use that style,pinch off the rubber flex line going to the caliper so you don't drain out the m/c when you take the calipers off and two when you get all the air out of a caliper close the bleeder screw take off the suction line and reopen the screw until a few drops hit the floor.
If you are going to paint your calipers you should look into having them powdercoated lasts longer and looks less cheesy.

Actually, I meant powdercoat--they're originally red, but for some reason Porsche's brake caliper paint doesn't seem to stand the tests of time. There is a shop in my area that powdercoats calipers

G8rDMD · 03-07-2012, 11:11am

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Originally Posted by datawiz

I bought/used one when I changed my booster and master cylinder. I felt it worked very well.

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Originally Posted by m and t's77

I still like having any brake work done by someone pumping up the brakes and forcing all the air out of the system.But I have used that style bleeder when doing a brake flush.Two things to do if you use that style,pinch off the rubber flex line going to the caliper so you don't drain out the m/c when you take the calipers off and two when you get all the air out of a caliper close the bleeder screw take off the suction line and reopen the screw until a few drops hit the floor.
If you are going to paint your calipers you should look into having them powdercoated lasts longer and looks less cheesy.

Thanks