I got the one that is standard for imports/japanese. There is a euro specific one which I did not get. I had seen posts about crappy hardware on some of the online reviews, but mine has all brass fittings and seems pretty solid. Haven't had a chance to use it yet though. Got mine on amazon for like $55 shipped.

 

Wanna make sure the adapter fits for me?

 

You need the Ford 3-Prong adapter for the Subaru: ford brake bleeder

Or this kit: http://store.motiveproducts.com/ford-three-prong-bleeder--0107-p38.aspx

I use it and love it. Fast and easy.

 

You need the Ford 3-Prong adapter for the Subaru: ford brake bleeder

Or this kit: ford late model pressure brake bleeder

I use it and love it. Fast and easy.

Thanks, that is the info I needed!

 

yep you need the ford one, dont get the euorpean one or you will have a spare with an adapter that fits nothing in the garage!

 

I was just going to search this up.
Thanks for keeping my search easy.

 

Rally sport has it all ready for ya:

Motive Products Import Power Bleeder Kit at RallySportDirect.com

 

Rally sport has it all ready for ya:

Motive Products Import Power Bleeder Kit at RallySportDirect.com

Ordered that one. Going to get some quick disconnect fittings for it to minimize mess when taking it apart, releasing the pressure.(buddy of mine who bleeds his car every track day said to do this)
Got some Stoptech SS brake lines, and some superblue fluid also. Hope it gets here this weekend and gives me something to do.

 

Will do, thanks for the tip.

 

I would also like to know where your getting the fittings.

 

You don't need quick disconnect fittings. All you have to do is release the pressure from the bottle and it actually pulls the fluid in the line back into the bottle. It also helps if you use a different color fluid for your changes, makes it real easy to see when you are done.

 

You don't need quick disconnect fittings. All you have to do is release the pressure from the bottle and it actually pulls the fluid in the line back into the bottle. It also helps if you use a different color fluid for your changes, makes it real easy to see when you are done.

Sounds good to me. I've never used one so I didn't know if it was necessary.

 

Yeah, I didn't use any quick disconnect fittings and didn't spill a drop when changing my fluid.

+1 on using different colors. I swap between ATE Super Blue and ATE Type 200 so it is easy to tell when I have bled out the old fluid.

The Power Bleeder is pretty awesome, it was very easy changing the fluid by myself with this setup.

 

Crap I guess i got the wrong kit, the ford 3 prong accessory is $25 though so i guess ill just get that

 

Be sure to also get some isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol for cleaning it when you're done. :tup:

 

For sure!


Got the bleeder, going to play with it this weekend, make sure it holds pressure, and see if I even need those quick disconnect fittings.

Overall, it is a very solid unit, nice gauge, ticker container than I thought it was going to be(an't push it in with your thumb). Hose is fairly thick, fittings look good. Great build quality.

 

Cool. You don't need quick DC fittings, FWIW.

 

Anybody seen these in national chain stores? I was planning on bleeding lines tonight and just learned about this product today. Now, i don't want to wait the 5-8 days for shipping.

 

Nevermind, answered my own question.
Motive Products Dealer Info

 

Never used a speed bleeder---can this one work with regular brake lines on the WRX STI. Other cars in the past that I wanted to change fluid often I used the speed bleeder screws--which worked good for me.

 

Yes you can use it with the stock lines. The system is intended for one person so the average guy can go into his garage and do it without calling his buddy over. I've used mine numerous times and it is an awesome combo with the bleeder bottles with steel lanyards to hang from your suspension

 

Just got done changing my brake fluid today, speed bleeders made it a snap.

 

So, couldn't get the cap on tonight, it's pitch black out, so, can't really see anymore. Gave up pretty fast.

But, did you guys have a really hard time getting it on? Any tricks?

 

The cap just snaps on. It will be tight and you will have to use a little bit of force but it will fit. Make sure you have the right part number though.

 

Got it on, bled 2 calipers, was refilling it again, and the cap wouldn't make a seal any longer. Not sure if I damaged the cap or the reservoir.

 

Got it on, bled 2 calipers, was refilling it again, and the cap wouldn't make a seal any longer. Not sure if I damaged the cap or the reservoir.

Did you use a Motive? Why did you have to refill it? You need to start with at least 3/4 of a liter in the Motive before bleeding, with a full fluid reservoir.

What did you take off to fill? What won't seal, the adapter/reservoir connection? Check that the brass fitting is tight (between the adapter and Motive extension hose) and that the O-ring on the adapter itself is still intact and seated.

 

He was probably refilling the brake fluid reservoir instead of just putting the fluid in the Motive container. I did this once to see how it would work (saw a note from another member on this method). The benefit was that the motive container stayed clean and dry so didn't need cleaning afterwards. The downside is I had to refill the brake fluid reservoir a bunch of times during the process.

 

Gotcha. In the future, just dump the fluid into the Motive. When done, clean with isopropyl alcohol and let it dry. Close it up and you're good for the next time!

 

If I can get a seal, that will be the plan.

 

Emailed Motive about the seal, they sent me a new Oring for free. Too bad it was the wrong oring. I blame myself for that one. Ordered a new one for the adapter. It was $2.80. We'll see if this one works.

 

Careful with power bleeders. The old school method is superior.
How to Bleed Brakes

Power bleeders just dissolve more gasses into the fluid. Save the pressure bleeder for emergencies when you're stuck without any helpers and don't have the option of delaying the bleed job.

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Careful with power bleeders. The old school method is superior.
How to Bleed Brakes

Power bleeders just dissolve more gasses into the fluid. Save the pressure bleeder for emergencies when you're stuck without any helpers and don't have the option of delaying the bleed job.

Any data to back up this comment? Just curious as the amount of gas is going to be pretty minimal and I would like to know how much is actually absorbed by brake fluid using this process.

If there is solid data to back this up I would consider changing my methods for bleeding the brakes. But if there isn't solid data then I will stick with a method that is very easy for me to do without any help.

EDIT: Also, isn't brake fluid supposed to not easily compress and there for resist absorbing gas?

 

There are some serious problems with the old school method as well, including introducing air at the nipple. Plus it requires two people. The surface area of the fluid involved and the pressure required is so low (below atmospheric) that I would be really surprised if there was any ill-effect.