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my 1st fluid flush
I bought the Bav Auto brake bleeder (likely a Motive) about 3 years ago but used it for the 1st time today. Here are my observations:
1. I have a Mity Vac so used it to take old fluid out of MC (Master Cylinder). A turkey baster is more easy and simple to use.
2. The pump shaft on my bleeder was not smooth-shaft likely needs some lubricant. I pressurized to only 16psi. Fluid came out but slowly.
3. I used the Bav Auto catch bottle and I had marked off 300ml (RR) 600ml (LR), 800ml (RF) and 900ml (LF). By the time I got to LF, the bleeder was running dry so had to add 100-200ml from another can.
4. My rear bleed screws were 9mm BUT my front ones are 11mm.
5. My catch bottle nipple for bleed screws would fit the 9mm but not the 11mm. I had to use a clear plastic/vinyl line for both fronts.
6. I'll make a simple holder for catch bottle to keep it upright.
7. Even tho my car is an 08 and I live in the North East it doesn't go out in winter so my bleeder screws are not rusty. For my winter cars, I put a drop of oil on bleeder screws threads before putting on winter tires.
8. Going out now to do a road test to see if everything is OK. Wish me luck.
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