Motive Powder Bleeder MAINTENANCE

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Old 03-12-2012, 06:29 PM
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Motive Powder Bleeder MAINTENANCE

How do I keep and store the Motive Powder Bleeder.
I used it a few months back and just dumped the leftover brake fluid out.
Didn't wash or clean the bleeder.

Whats the best way to clean it if I even need to clean it.
 
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Old 03-14-2012, 08:38 PM
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I think you are supposed to run denatured alcohol through it to clean out the brake fluid. I believe you are supposed to oil the pump occasionally too.
 
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Old 03-14-2012, 10:12 PM
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powder bleeder ?
 
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Old 03-15-2012, 09:59 AM
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crap left it on the brake fluid for months now.
by denatured alcohol... never heard of that.
are you referring to ethyl alcohol or isopropanol??
 
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I use denaturated alcohol to clean both my power bleeder and power filler. You can buy it in a 1gallon jub in the paint section of any home improvement store. It's an ethyl alcohol.
 
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I just use mine at least once a week The biggest issue I've found with the Motive units is if you store the hose at a sharp angle, it can cause hairline cracks to develop in the clear hoses. If the cracks develop, they evenutally leak to a sprinkler effect, spewing brake fluid everywhere.
 
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