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

TreeSemdyZee · 10-09-2016, 01:06 PM

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

jliu · 10-09-2016, 03:26 PM

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?

kenchan · 10-09-2016, 03:35 PM

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.

jliu · 10-09-2016, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

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

Jsolo · 10-12-2016, 04:17 PM

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

JARblue · 10-12-2016, 04:29 PM

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

Jsolo · 10-12-2016, 05:21 PM

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

JARblue · 10-12-2016, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsolo

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

TreeSemdyZee · 10-12-2016, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Gravity

That's heavy man.

Swindler · 07-06-2017, 07:30 PM

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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Jsolo · 07-06-2017, 08:43 PM

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.

SINISTER · 07-06-2017, 08:59 PM

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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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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...

Swindler · 07-06-2017, 09:41 PM

Awesome thanks guys

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Swindler · 07-11-2017, 04:10 PM

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?

it's just above my top finger there floating vertically what is the deal? Should I just continue?

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Swindler · 07-11-2017, 04:10 PM

It looks like a smudge but it's not

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10-09-2016, 01:06 PM	#46 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Just like the brake system itself. If you have fluid in the bottle, then you won't introduce air into the system. __________________ Borla S-Type \| Motordyne \| Z1 (lots) \| South Bend \| K&N \| Nismo/Nismo S-Tune \| Eibach \| Aerojacket \| Fujimara \| Spl \| ZSpeed Performance \| Kenwood-Infinity-Sound Ordnance \| Whiteline \| Ecutek \| Hotchkis \| Clazzio \| VQ Vortex \|Morimoto XB \|Dynosty Tune 329.64hp 265.73 ft/lb

10-12-2016, 04:17 PM	#50 (permalink)
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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	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 AK370Z likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-12-2016, 05:21 PM	#52 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	That is true, but what keeps the air in the line between the tank and the reservoir from being pushed along with the fluid? __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

07-06-2017, 08:43 PM	#56 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	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. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

10-09-2016, 03:26 PM	#47 (permalink)
jliu Base Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: N. CA Posts: 107 Drives: 2014 370z Touring Rep Power: 9	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?

10-09-2016, 03:35 PM	#48 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	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.

07-06-2017, 07:30 PM	#55 (permalink)
Swindler Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Central CA Age: 34 Posts: 219 Drives: 2014 370Z PW Manual Rep Power: 11	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 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-06-2017, 09:41 PM	#58 (permalink)
Swindler Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Central CA Age: 34 Posts: 219 Drives: 2014 370Z PW Manual Rep Power: 11	Awesome thanks guys Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-11-2017, 04:10 PM	#59 (permalink)
Swindler Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Central CA Age: 34 Posts: 219 Drives: 2014 370Z PW Manual Rep Power: 11	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? it's just above my top finger there floating vertically what is the deal? Should I just continue? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07-11-2017, 04:10 PM	#60 (permalink)
Swindler Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Central CA Age: 34 Posts: 219 Drives: 2014 370Z PW Manual Rep Power: 11	It looks like a smudge but it's not Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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