[Shop-talk] Pneumatic Brake Fluid Bleeder (Harbor Freight) review!

[Mark Andy]

Howdy,

Does the HF bleeder push fluid up from the bleeder screw on the caliper, or
does it push fluid down through the m/c like the Motive bleeder?

Mark


On Fri, Feb 28, 2014 at 11:47 AM, Steven Trovato <strovato at optonline.net>wrote:

> The only tip I have probably won't apply to most situations.  I used it on
> my MG which has a master cylinder cover and a small round filler hole in
> that cover.  The gasket under the cover blew out and a lot of brake fluid
> came out of that gap very quickly!  Fortunately, the car had silicone brake
> fluid so although messy, there was no paint damage.  Most cars won't have a
> separate cover and gasket like that.  I guess I learned to watch for that
> situation and to take it easy on the pressure.
>
> -Steve Trovato
> strovato at optonline.net
>
>
> At 11:15 AM 2/28/2014, Scott wrote:
>
>> I literally just bought the Motive bleeder, hope to use it this weekend.
>> Wish I'd seen the HF one sooner.
>>
>> Anyone got tips for the Motive, or is it more-or-less idiot-proof?
>>
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