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

Jason · 03-23-2015, 06:32 AM

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?

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!

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03-23-2015, 06:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jason Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 309 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 18	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?

09-23-2015, 06:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
carlitos_370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 7,157 Drives: 13 Nissan 370Z SP M6 Rep Power: 7588	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!