96Pathfinder4x4 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 (edited) Anyone use the Motive Bleeder? I've found on my other cars that it's the easiest and most efficient way to flush my lines. If so, what adapter do you use for your R50? I read that the ford adapter fits, but not sure which one. Adapter is $25....rather buy the adapter than another tool. Can anyone solidify the answer before I order? Thanks! Edited November 20, 2012 by 96Pathfinder4x4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky2 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 I saw some thread where a guy made one and it looked pretty easy and cool. I'm going to make one and it's a whole lot cheaper. He used a pump sprayer from any hardware store and some hose and fittings and dorman cap, drilled it and put his fitting and it works fine. I was thinking about getting a cap from a junk yard and making my own set up on the cheap. Check this thread out: http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96Pathfinder4x4 Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 That's a good idea. I already have the Motive bleeder....wonder if I can make the attachment...will try this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96Pathfinder4x4 Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 I tried making one myself, but it didn't work out too well....brake fluid EVERYWHERE. I took a stock replacement...well Autozone sells one for a Ford that fits. I used a brass feedthrough and cut the gasket to fit around it. Pumped my Motive up to about 6psi (directions state 10psi) and brake fluid seeped everywhere. It just didn't seal well enough. In the idea of keeping all the info together....a couple of things I learned: 1) for ABS, disconnect the ABS unit or disconnect the battery 2) If you have LSV, you have to bleed it first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96Pathfinder4x4 Posted December 6, 2012 Author Share Posted December 6, 2012 Looks like the motive unit has a rubber "plug" that goes down into the master cylinder to help it make a tight seal. http://www.motiveproducts.com/CAPS.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stioc Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 (edited) I too have the Motive bleeder so I'm interested in how you went about getting it to work on the Pathy. What's LSV? I've never bothered bleeding the ABS units in the past, they keep the fluid under a fair bit of pressure. Edited December 7, 2012 by stioc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 The LSV is the load sensing valve. You can find it above your rear diff. I guess you'd bleed it just like a caliper or wheel cylinder. You need to bleed this first, then the left rear, right rear, left front, right front according to the FSM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stioc Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Thanks TC, I didn't know about it. I think I'm going to use my MityVac hand pump instead of the Motive because I ain't gonna pay $40 for their adapters each time I change cars. Maybe the universal one but it looks pretty hoky with chains and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 I bought a MityVac from Harbor Freight and it sucked (no pun intended). It was worthless, kept getting bubbles sucked through somewhere. I resorted to the two man method instead, no bubbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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