Does anyone know if the 370z has a specific cap fitting for this motive bleeder?

A friend has a power bleeder, that he has used on several cars, but suggested I find out if this is a universal fit, or there is a particular size that fits the 370z?

The one with the three prong locking tabs. Motive Adapter 1107 or 1117.

Thanks for the write up. Did this today and can confirm 2 bottles was enough.

Thanks for the DIY! Used it this weekend. Worked great. I used right at 2 bottles as well ^^

Just wondering what happens when you pressurized the motive container. There is air being introduced through the line into the brake fluid reservoir before the fluid. Since it is a closed system, where is that air going to go except through the line into the system?

Just like the brake system itself. If you have fluid in the bottle, then you won't introduce air into the system.

I understand. Look at the video as the tank is pressurized the fluid began to go through the tube to the brake reservoir. However there is air ahead of the fluid that is being pushed into the reservoir. That is the air I am referring to. It is a closed system and that air has to go somewhere. Am I missing something?

that air that is getting pushed into the reservoir is depressurized when you remove the motive. the air does not get mix into the brake fluid.

Got it! Thanks

I had the same concern. Apparently the fluid travels 'around' this air bubble. Perhaps someone with fluid dynamics background can better explain this phenomenon.

Brake fluid is heavier than air ... as long as the reservoir is not empty when you start pumping the bleeder, air will not enter the system because of the fluid at the bottom of the reservoir. Layman's understanding :twocents:

That is true, but what keeps the air in the line between the tank and the reservoir from being pushed along with the fluid?

Gravity

That's heavy man.

So how are u supposed to clean the motive bleeder with the denatured alcohol exactly? Dump some in shake it up and pump it through the tubing? Also do this before and after use? Let air dry after dumping out the alcohol before I put my brake fluid in for use? Simple questions but serious questions lol


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I clean mine with denatured alcohol after use. Leave it open in the garage for a day or two to let what remains evaporate. Store it in a bag, in a box, ready for next use.

You got it bro....thats what the instructions said to do and exactly what I do. Been using mine for the last 3 years...denatured alcohol dries quick...:tup:

Awesome thanks guys


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Well I'm workin on this right now but I cleaned my motive bleeder 4 days ago with denatured alcohol and when I started pressuring with after I put my fluid in there I noticed something floating in the line are you kidding me? I cleaned with the alcohol what is the deal? So what should I do now? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...2e3f6d3128.jpg it's just above my top finger there floating vertically what is the deal? Should I just continue?


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It looks like a smudge but it's not


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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...7510eac81a.jpg little bit better pic


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DIY: How to Bleed Your Brake Fluid Using Motive Power Bleeder 0117 (AK370Z)
 

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...f3869cabd3.jpgtilted it down and **** stuck to the side here it is. Should I just stop and dump brake fluid cuz I'll need to get more and start another day


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I unhooked the cap from reservoir and I think I got whatever it was out but now I'm scared to keep goin what if there's other stuff in my apperantly clean lines that I cleaned with denatured alcohol that I will miss going into my reservoir


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I guess I will just keep goin and hopefully it'll be ok and I don't lose my brakes


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Ok so now I can't get the whole line to fill with fluid. Is that normal? I'm at almost 14psi and it's holding pressure. Will it just go when I open the bleeder? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...58fa3e80f3.jpg


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https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...94caf23101.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...af0ea161a3.jpg this is turning out to be way more difficult then it should be


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Now I can't get it to reach 14 psi. It's holding steady just where it is but won't go up any higher. And I can't get the lines to completely fill with fluid.


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If you're concerned about the contaminant, depressurize the system, disconnect the adapter tube and reflush with denatured alcohol. Should only take a few minutes including drying time.

Just bleed my brakes today with the Motive Power Brake Bleeder after the Z took a 6 month slumber. Instructions were great, I followed them step by step.

The Only hiccup was the brass connector between the main tube to the bleeder and the reservoir cap. It started leaking on me. Next time I'm going to add some silicone tape around it.

Thank you AK370Z!

Did this today using the red label Motive tool (cheaper one with the plastic adapter)... easy peasy. I loaded the container with 2qts, but I ended up only using one.

Now - where the heck can I find replacement bleeder caps? All of my outter ones were rotten or MIA.

Z1.
https://www.z1motorsports.com/brakes...p-p-12537.html

This is what I bought a few years ago.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Allstar-Per...Uygp:rk:1:pf:0

Thanks guys - I went with what TreeSemdyZee bought since it was on Amazon Prime.

And unfortunately, shipping cost from Z1 probably would have been $20.00. :rofl2:

Didn't even think of looking there. Even cheaper. :tup:

I bought something similar to this a while back. I don’t remember if it was on amazon or eBay. But it looks pretty close to this. They have other options on amazon too.

Allstar Performance ALL50855 Bleeder Screw Cap, (Set of 10) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009Q76TVW..._VqymCb58E8G6A


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Lol oops I didn’t see those other posts. For some reason all the posts were out of order on my Tapatalk app and it looked like the previous post was from March.


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which one should i get ?
Power bleeder 0117, 1107 or 1117???

please advise. Thanks much.

best regards,

I bought 0107 and it worked for me.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks