What did you do with/to your Boxster today?

[paulofto]

Did some work on my brake system. Replaced the rubber brake lines with Stoptech stainless steel lines, replaced the pads with new Brembos and flushed the system with fresh fluid using my Motive power bleeder. This is my first time doing work on the brakes and other than a couple of hiccups it all went well. That power bleeder makes fluid changes so easy.

[rexcramer]

+1 for the power bleeder. I can't imagine changing fluid any other way.

Originally Posted by paulofto

That power bleeder makes fluid changes so easy.

[Lew]

Originally Posted by paulofto

Did some work on my brake system. Replaced the rubber brake lines with Stoptech stainless steel lines, replaced the pads with new Brembos and flushed the system with fresh fluid using my Motive power bleeder. This is my first time doing work on the brakes and other than a couple of hiccups it all went well. That power bleeder makes fluid changes so easy.

In regards to the Motive Pump. Do you pour Brake fluid in the pump or just use it dry for adding pressure and top off the master cylinder when needed. Also how many pounds do you pressurize the tank? I have the Motive and not real fond of it. I use a vacuum pump to bleed the brakes.

Thanks

Lew

[paulofto]

Originally Posted by Lew

In regards to the Motive Pump. Do you pour Brake fluid in the pump or just use it dry for adding pressure and top off the master cylinder when needed. Also how many pounds do you pressurize the tank? I have the Motive and not real fond of it. I use a vacuum pump to bleed the brakes.

Thanks

Lew

Lew, I didn't put any fluid in the bleeder itself. I removed old fluid from the reservoir and added new fluid to the very top. I then attached the bleeder and pumped it to 20 psi. I bled the brakes and kept an eye on the reservoir and pressure. Only once in the whole process did I have to relieve the pressure and add fluid when it got down to the MIN mark. In total I used about 3/4 of a litre of fluid.

Clean up was a breeze since the pump does not actually touch the fluid so only the drain lines need to be cleaned. Like I said the whole process was much easier than I thought it would be.

[rexcramer]

I siphon off some fluid in the reservoir and then top it off with fresh. The rest goes in the pump. I always have alcohol around for wood working. Rinsing out the bottle and hose is simple and fast. My instructions state 15 psi for leak testing and not to exceed 20 psi for bleeding. I love this thing.