Pressure bleeding brake fluid

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Mike in CA

Hi,

I guess I am out of luck as my 2002 has the PSM button and thus I cannot bleed the brakes without the special tool Pelican mentions. Apparently it is a very expensive device since they just point you right to the dealer/indi to perform the job.

With all this talk of bleeding brakes, is that on older models or is the PSM a 'special' option that was added?

thanks

PSM uses the ABS system in help control yaw angles in certain situations. That said, you do not need to cycle the ABS/PSM systems while doing a flush unless you have gotten air into the ABS/PSM control network, or have had to replace components of the control network. Dealers do not activate these systems during a flush unless they encounter one of the situations mentioned.

[Slate 01]

Any feedback on using this product on a 986 that never sees any track time. Car is not a daily driver and only used as a toy.

I'm replacing the brake lines with Goodridge SS lines and thought I should flush out the entire brake system while I am at it. Is Pentosin the right product for me? I like that it comes in a bright yellow color so it will be pretty obvious when I have flushed out all the old fluid.

Comments welcomed.

Thanks

[lkchris]

An alternate brand pressure bleeder that I've used for several years
Brake Bleeding Made Easier With Speedi-Bleed Brake Bleeder Tool

[Slate 01]

Originally Posted by Slate 01

Any feedback on using this product on a 986 that never sees any track time. Car is not a daily driver and only used as a toy.

I'm replacing the brake lines with Goodridge SS lines and thought I should flush out the entire brake system while I am at it. Is Pentosin the right product for me? I like that it comes in a bright yellow color so it will be pretty obvious when I have flushed out all the old fluid.

Comments welcomed.

Thanks

Anyone anyone, Buehler?

[flaps10]

I just bought one yesterday, the black label version with the aluminum cap.

My clutch was suspect from my first test drive of the car and I knew it needed a bleed at the very least (and, hey who is ever lucky all the time?) probably a slave cylinder.

This was my first repair task on the car since bringing it home the other day.

I'm here to tell you the pressure bleeder is the shiz. I got a ton of air out of the clutch line and it now works great.

As for the 1 liter/ 3 liter thing, I used the metal bottle of fluid to catch the discarded fluid from the slave cylinder and filled it completely and was still getting some bubbles. So I need to go buy more and continue the bleeding until I get zero air.

With only one liter in the power bleeder, there is some risk that the pick up tube will start pumping air instead of fluid, which would set you back a ways. Keeping additional fluid in the chamber will preclude that.

[Pdwight]

was that the K400 ?

[Slate 01]

Thanks guys, deeply appreciated the help. LOL

[woodsman]

Originally Posted by Slate 01

Anyone anyone, Buehler?

Clearly, using said product, while matching the colour of your car, will mean you are not following others and thereby, 'on your own'. Let us know how it works out for you...