I like using the Motive as well and have used one for a number of years on various vehicles.  The only complaint is that I always seems to have a problem with spilled fluid when I disconnect it from the reservoir, because of the way the reservoir gets full to the brim during the pressure bleeding process.  This is really annoying on the Vanagon because of the location of the reservoir directly over your feet!  Any tricks to stop that happening?

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Graham - 90 GL Country Homes Camper (about to receive a Subi transplant)
gmchallis@comcast.net

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> Date:    Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:27:53 -0700
> From:    Don Hanson <dhanson@GORGE.NET>
> Subject: Bleeding brakes.  Motive, si!
>
>   I have one of the Motive power bleeders and I use it regularly.  They are
> the tool of choice for those who do bleed brakes often.  I haven't found any
> downside to using one, and I've perhaps done hundreds of brake bleeds.  When
> I raced, we often bled brakes a couple of time per day at the track.  We
> always used the 'different color fluid' method to make sure we got totally
> fresh fluid to all four brakes.  ATE Super Blue/Gold are my brake fluid of
> choice.
>   My only problem with these is the tubing used to connect the pressure
> vessel with the system in the vehicle is prone to degrading and gets all
> 'rubbery' in a year or so.
>   Don Hanson
>