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

TreeSemdyZee · 03-23-2015, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Thanks for this awesome DIY. I bled my brakes yesterday and I thinkeverything went smoothly. Prior to bleeding, I installed new rotors and pads. After bleeding the brakes, I was able to push the brake pedal all the way to the ground before it started to feel firm. It's firm now and the car stops great.

My question is, would pumping the brakes before I started bleeding them have resulted in better pedal feel? In other words, did that initial pump of the brake pedal that went to the floor cause air to be introduced into the system? Should I re-bleed my brakes?

It shouldn't introduce air unless you emptied the reservoir. Make sure it is full.

carlitos_370z · 09-23-2015, 06:47 AM

HI people i have a question... im going to work on my brakes and i want to change the fluid.... my question is how much bottles of motul rbf600 i need to made the compete fluid change?

I read in a thread that just 1 bottle but i think is more than 1 bottle... i want to make sure haha!

Thanks!

JARblue · 09-23-2015, 07:36 AM

I use two bottles. It's actually more like 1.5 bottles. But the fluid doesn't have a shelf life after the seal is broken, so I go ahead and use the entirety of both bottles

carlitos_370z · 09-23-2015, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I use two bottles. It's actually more like 1.5 bottles. But the fluid doesn't have a shelf life after the seal is broken, so I go ahead and use the entirety of both bottles

Perfect bro! Thanks a lot

thats what i was thinking about

Dragon_Ball_Z · 11-02-2015, 12:12 AM

Hey guys, I need to do this and i have a quick question. The bubbles in the lines is air being taken out? so stop when there is just fresh fluid and no bubbles coming out right? I am worried about doing this and then pushing the brakes and not stopping because there is air left in the lines.

40 to 332 · 11-02-2015, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragon_Ball_Z

Hey guys, I need to do this and i have a quick question. The bubbles in the lines is air being taken out? so stop when there is just fresh fluid and no bubbles coming out right? I am worried about doing this and then pushing the brakes and not stopping because there is air left in the lines.

Correct. When bleeding each wheel, once it's obvious that the fresh fluid has reached the caliper and there's no evidence of bubbles (air) in the fluid, you should be good to go. Tighten down the bleeder valve(s) … but don't over-tightened … and fill up the master cylinder reservoir to the max level. Test the brakes … they should be firm. If there is air in the line(s), it will be obvious. The brakes will feel soft and spongy. Trust this helps.

Dragon_Ball_Z · 11-02-2015, 07:26 AM

Thanks man!

kenchan · 11-02-2015, 12:51 PM

yah, but make sure u are not introducing new bubbles due to a leaking tube to the caliper nipple. u might mistaken it as old fluid.

my little kid helps me monitor the reservoir level while i bleed from the calipers. i use a valved replenish bottle.

Nick M · 01-28-2016, 08:19 AM

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?

JARblue · 01-28-2016, 08:59 AM

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

jeffcao · 02-10-2020, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

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

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

please advise. Thanks much.

best regards,

Jayhovah · 02-10-2020, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffcao

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

jeffcao · 02-10-2020, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

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

Thanks

TreeSemdyZee · 02-10-2020, 04:25 PM

This is the one that I bought. 0117

https://www.jegs.com/i/Motive-Produc.../0117/10002/-1

JARblue · 02-11-2020, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jeffcao

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

Motive Power Bleeder Kit 0107 comes with the plastic adapter and 0117 comes with the machined adapter.

The adapters can be purchased individually as well if you already have the bleeder pump. The 1107 adapter is plastic and the 1117 is machined aluminum.

I prefer the machined aluminum cap

09-23-2015, 07:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
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Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 17	Hey guys, I need to do this and i have a quick question. The bubbles in the lines is air being taken out? so stop when there is just fresh fluid and no bubbles coming out right? I am worried about doing this and then pushing the brakes and not stopping because there is air left in the lines. __________________ Build in Progress

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, but make sure u are not introducing new bubbles due to a leaking tube to the caliper nipple. u might mistaken it as old fluid. my little kid helps me monitor the reservoir level while i bleed from the calipers. i use a valved replenish bottle. Dragon_Ball_Z likes this.

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Nick M Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 281 Drives: 2009 370z Rep Power: 12	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? __________________ \| 2015 Nismo headlights\| 275/305 \| Z1 spacers \| Eibach Pro-kit \|k&n typhoons \| AAM S-Line catback + FI test pipes \| Stillen splitter \|

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carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7586	HI people i have a question... im going to work on my brakes and i want to change the fluid.... my question is how much bottles of motul rbf600 i need to made the compete fluid change? I read in a thread that just 1 bottle but i think is more than 1 bottle... i want to make sure haha! Thanks!

01-28-2016, 08:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	The one with the three prong locking tabs. Motive Adapter 1107 or 1117. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \| Last edited by JARblue; 01-28-2016 at 09:01 AM.

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