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> New 914 for Newbies Video, Ep 05 - Bleeding Brakes
iankarr
post Mar 24 2020, 01:08 PM
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This episode shows how I bleed the brakes with the Motive pressure bleeder. Of course there are LOTS of methods...and all do the job. I just usually work solo, and this system is handy for me. Hope you guys find this helpful...or at least better than watching coronavirus coverage.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymHHD6uKhfc
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post Mar 24 2020, 01:25 PM
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Kudos to you for putting together these videos. I have seen most of them and they are very informative. Even encouraged me to by a quick jack for my 914 which I love. Good job and keep it up !

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post Mar 24 2020, 01:31 PM
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Kudos to you for putting together these videos. I have seen most of them and they are very informative. Even encouraged me to by a quick jack for my 914 which I love. Good job and keep it up !

Nathan

Thanks, Nathan. Glad you're enjoying the videos...and the Quick Jack. Now, if only they'd give me a commission (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif).
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post Mar 24 2020, 01:33 PM
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Again great video. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

Tech tip: There are special brake nipple tools. It's almost impossible to strip the nipple with those.
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So if you're doing this often it's worth investing in one!
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post Mar 24 2020, 01:38 PM
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Indeed. Thanks for mentioning those. Hopefully the bleeders are not crazy tight. Those flare nut wrenches are essential on brake lines for sure!
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post Mar 24 2020, 02:47 PM
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QUOTE(cuddy_k @ Mar 24 2020, 02:08 PM) *

This episode shows how I bleed the brakes with the Motive pressure bleeder. Of course there are LOTS of methods...and all do the job. I just usually work solo, and this system is handy for me. Hope you guys find this helpful...or at least better than watching coronavirus coverage.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymHHD6uKhfc



How do I know which dot fluid is in my system already or should I just use the 3 or 4 and flush it out. I always did the pump method but getting to old for that. I am getting the motivation for the MOTIVE!
Thanks for the video (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Mar 24 2020, 03:04 PM
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DOT 5 is silicone based. Simple test to see if you have DOT 5 in your system...

– Draw some fluid from the reservoir (dropper or syringe).
– Put it into a glass jar with clean water.
– Shake well and let stand
– If the water and the fluid have combiined and you can't see layers or blobs, you DON'T have silicone (DOT 5). You likely have either DOT 3 or DOT 4.
– If the water and the fluid are layered or blobby, the fluid is Silicone.

Note...DOT 5.1 is not silicone, but DOT 5 is. SO confusing...

The problem with mixing silicone with non-silicone is kinda exactly what happens in the water test. The fluid coagulates in the system and is a mess to clean out.
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Fantastic video. Thanks for posting.
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post Mar 25 2020, 12:18 PM
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Hey...I gotta do something to keep busy in quarantine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif). Working on a few others I had in the can, but never got around to editing.

Curious...is anyone running DOT 5?
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Cracked open the bleeder for the first time over the weekend, trying to relieve a dragging brake (Spoiler: it didn't work).

But I noted that you call for a 8mm wrench in the video, and I found a 7mm was the right size for the bleeder screw on my '74.
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QUOTE(cuddy_k @ Mar 24 2020, 11:08 AM) *

This episode shows how I bleed the brakes with the Motive pressure bleeder. Of course there are LOTS of methods...and all do the job. I just usually work solo, and this system is handy for me. Hope you guys find this helpful...or at least better than watching coronavirus coverage.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymHHD6uKhfc


Another well made and necessary video Ian. I prefer to use my Motive tank dry, just keeping the fluid level in the reservoir full as I apply pressure. Just a variation on your technique, needing less fluid for the job, and avoiding sucking air from the tank bottom. And Speed Bleeders also make the process less potentially problematic. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheer.gif)
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