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Subject:Re: one person brake bleeder
From:miguel pacheco
Date:Thu, 6 Aug 2009 09:08:54 -0600

Yup, I have the Motive Bleeder. Get in there and flush out the bad
stuff....no muss no fuss!
Miguel

On Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 6:54 AM, Warren Lail<wklail@gmail.com> wrote:
> You can get a Motive Products Brake Bleeder directly from Motive
> Products.  They have a model specifically for European vehicles,
> including VW, here for $54.95
> http://store.motiveproducts.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=motive&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=586467921&Count2=503608345
>
> They also have a universal model here for $62.95
> http://store.motiveproducts.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=motive&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=586467921&Count2=503608345
>
> I have had mine (the Euro model) for about 5 years and I used it again
> this past week.  It sure makes bleeding the brakes an easy task.  Of
> course, you're reservoir will be a bit overfull when you finish.  I
> use an old turkey baster to suck out the excess.
>
> Warren in Santa Fe
> 88 Westy "Billy Bones"
>
>
> Andy wrote: >>Does anyone recommend a one person brake bleeder that I
> can operate by hand? Under $60. I have 6 vehicles and it would be nice
> to have something more user friendly than just a piece of plastic
> funnel that gets stuck in the bleeder screw attached to a tube and
> bottle.
>
> Thank you, Andy<<
>