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clickman 04-24-2011 09:01 AM

Motive bleeders in Canada
 
I want to bleed my brakes and clutch, and it seems the Motive is the way to go.

Which one is right for doing the Boxster? 0100?

Where best to buy one from Canada? The Canadian distributor Motive uses charges a 36% markup.

WhipE350 04-24-2011 12:02 PM

Yes that is the one I have...got it from Amazon for < $50...I used them because the shipping is the cheapest. Not sure where you can buy in Canada.

It is great for brakes, takes less then an hour. Work great on the clutch too but you'll need monkey arms...I did mine and boy it was fun :)

brian325is 04-24-2011 12:22 PM

Why don't you just buy off ebay. The canadian dollar is higher than US. If you ship USPS this will be the total price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motive-Universal-Brake-Bleeder-0101-Free-Shipping-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem53e6b361b0QQitemZ36035 2801200QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools

Mark_T 04-24-2011 12:35 PM

Based on my own experience, I'd recommend spending a little extra to get the higher quality Black Label model 0109.

This gives you an ebay.ca link:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Black-Label-European-Power-Bleeder-Motive-0109-/360360726351?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item5 3e72c4f4f

clickman 04-24-2011 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_T
Based on my own experience, I'd recommend spending a little extra to get the higher quality Black Label model 0109.

What happened that made you feel that way?

clickman 04-24-2011 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brian325is
Why don't you just buy off ebay. The canadian dollar is higher than US. If you ship USPS this will be the total price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motive-Universal-Brake-Bleeder-0101-Free-Shipping-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem53e6b361b0QQitemZ36035 2801200QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools

"This listing (36035) has been removed, or this item is not available."

Mark_T 04-24-2011 03:26 PM

Better quality fittings - aluminum instead of plastic, longer hose. Seemed well worth the extra couple of bucks.

WhipE350 04-24-2011 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark_T
Better quality fittings - aluminum instead of plastic, longer hose. Seemed well worth the extra couple of bucks.

Mark has a point, mine (0100) doesn't have a swivel on the hose and it is a pain, but as little as I use it I just was careful and grumbled through it.

Mike_Yi 04-25-2011 06:50 AM

When you get it, ignore the instructions when they tell you to fill it with brake fluid. Use air pressure and just top up the master cylinder frequently (don't let it get below "min" mark). It will keep the bleeder clean and it works well.

clickman 04-25-2011 07:12 PM

Mike, trying to understand. I've never done this before, so just askin':

Why not put the brake fluid into the Motive? Less chance of running out of fluid and getting air in the system. And what's the big deal about having to dump the excess fluid out of the Motive and into the container you're collected the old fluid in for disposal? The opened container of new fluid has to be tossed anyways...

WhipE350 04-25-2011 07:28 PM

Just my 2 cents, I've done it both ways, since I have the 0100 and it doesn't come off easy I put the full fluid amount in the bleeder...either way will work.


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