Brake Fluid Flush! DIY or Dealer??

[xclusivecar]

A little annoyance with the Motive Bleeder is the brake fluid reservoir cap can't just be screwed on...you need the screw the entire bottle as you screw or unscrew the cap. Did I do something wrong last summer or is there a workaround?

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by xclusivecar

A little annoyance with the Motive Bleeder is the brake fluid reservoir cap can't just be screwed on...you need the screw the entire bottle as you screw or unscrew the cap. Did I do something wrong last summer or is there a workaround?

Hi,

I agree the stock Motive is a Pain. But, there is an alternative. There is a swivel Cap you can add which eliminates the issue entirely. Motive sells it for $38.00, but I got mine here for $25...: http://www.zimsautotechnik.com/acatalog/Metal_Swivel_Cap_for_Motive_Products_Power_Bleeder .html
Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[blinkwatt]

Does anyone know of any local shops like Napa,Kragen etc. that sell Ate Super Blue brake fluid over the counter?

[Adam]

Originally Posted by blinkwatt

Does anyone know of any local shops like Napa,Kragen etc. that sell Ate Super Blue brake fluid over the counter?

No, but this place sells it...
http://www.tweeks.com/shop?frame=8.2300

[jeff740]

Thanks for all the great tips and recommendations guys. I think Im gonna definitely DIY this one on my own and once again take great pride in keeping a little cash out of the dealers hands for now. I was originally going to go with the "using a friend to push the pedal method" however with the apparent ease and affordabilty of a power bleeder it seems like a worthwhile buy to me!

While Im at it, a totally off topic question....is there any sort of a particular oil filter wrench required for me to removed the plastic filter cup on my boxster?? I have seen a couple different ones advertised on ebay but Im hoping that one of the standard jobbies from a parts store might do??

Once again thanks for the help!

Jeff.

[MNBoxster]

Originally Posted by jeff740

Thanks for all the great tips and recommendations guys. I think Im gonna definitely DIY this one on my own and once again take great pride in keeping a little cash out of the dealers hands for now. I was originally going to go with the "using a friend to push the pedal method" however with the apparent ease and affordabilty of a power bleeder it seems like a worthwhile buy to me!

While Im at it, a totally off topic question....is there any sort of a particular oil filter wrench required for me to removed the plastic filter cup on my boxster?? I have seen a couple different ones advertised on ebay but Im hoping that one of the standard jobbies from a parts store might do??

Once again thanks for the help!

Jeff.

Hi,

There are several on the Market. The thing to remember is that it needs to be 74mm and have 14 flutes or sides. The Filter s/b Hand Tightened, so I just use a strap wrench, works great. The last thing I need is another job-specific tool in my already overflowing Tool Chests. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by MNBoxster

Hi,

There are several on the Market. The thing to remember is that it needs to be 74mm and have 14 flutes or sides. The Filter s/b Hand Tightened, so I just use a strap wrench, works great. The last thing I need is another job-specific tool in my already overflowing Tool Chests. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

Pep boys sells a oil filter wrench that works perfectly for a lot less then Porsches. The part number is A251,just call and see if your local Pep Boys has one. I beleive it was only $2.51.