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steved0x · 02-12-2014, 07:45 AM

I'm using the ATE Super Blue right now but the fluid Randall suggests is going in before my next track day for a flush (alternating between blue and gold lets you see when the old fluid is out. I use only a single liter and always have some extra left at the end). I've got the bleeder, and I wish I had sprung the little extra for the "Black label" version which comes with a metal cap (instead of plastic), a longer hose, and a swivel. I didn't know what I was missing until I bought the Miata adapter and somehow got the "Black label" version which had those extra conveniences. Interestingly, the Porsche adapter fits the clutch master cylinder size for the Miata as well, double bonus

I had to recruit the kids to do the "pump, release, hold, etc..." on a couple cars because I couldn't get the Motive universal adapter to hold pressure, which makes it even more wonderful to use Porsche adapter

This is the one I have (and it does work just fine)
Motive Products European Brake Bleeder 0100

If I could have a do-over I would get this one instead:
Black Label European Brake Bleeder

Steve

02-12-2014, 07:45 AM	#4
steved0x Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 4,143	I'm using the ATE Super Blue right now but the fluid Randall suggests is going in before my next track day for a flush (alternating between blue and gold lets you see when the old fluid is out. I use only a single liter and always have some extra left at the end). I've got the bleeder, and I wish I had sprung the little extra for the "Black label" version which comes with a metal cap (instead of plastic), a longer hose, and a swivel. I didn't know what I was missing until I bought the Miata adapter and somehow got the "Black label" version which had those extra conveniences. Interestingly, the Porsche adapter fits the clutch master cylinder size for the Miata as well, double bonus I had to recruit the kids to do the "pump, release, hold, etc..." on a couple cars because I couldn't get the Motive universal adapter to hold pressure, which makes it even more wonderful to use Porsche adapter This is the one I have (and it does work just fine) Motive Products European Brake Bleeder 0100 If I could have a do-over I would get this one instead: Black Label European Brake Bleeder Steve