Proper maintenance of your brake bleeder kit is an essential part of ensuring the safety of your vehicle's braking system. A well-maintained brake bleeder kit can prevent accidents by making sure that your brakes are in good working condition. In this blog post, we will guide you through the steps required to maintain your motive brake bleeder kit for optimal performance and safety.
The first step to maintaining your brake bleeder kit is to dispose of any excess hydraulic fluid properly. Storing hydraulic fluid in your Power Bleeder can lead to damage to the vehicle, contamination of the environment, and increased risk of accidents. Check with your local regulations to ensure you dispose of the fluid correctly.
Once you have disposed of the excess fluid, the next step is to clean your Power Bleeder. Using denatured alcohol is critical to ensuring the longevity of your brake bleeder kit. The use of brake parts cleaners or other solvents not intended for use with plastic components may cause damage to the plastic components of your brake bleeder kit, leading to a reduced lifespan of your equipment. To clean your brake bleeder, pump denatured alcohol through the tank and hose assembly, and then let it air dry.
Maintaining your boat trailer is an important part of ensuring that your vessel stays safe and secure during transport. One crucial component that often goes overlooked is the brake system. Over time, air can get trapped in the brake lines, causing reduced braking performance and potential safety hazards. Bleeding the brake lines is a simple yet important process that should be done regularly. In this blog post, we will discuss how to bleed brake lines on your boat trailer using the Motive Products 0135 Deluxe Quick-Set Boat Trailer Bleeder, this adapter fits a 3/4" press-fit design. Motive Products also offers the 0102 Classic Car/Boat Trailer Power Bleeder which would be compatible for all trailers with a 31.5mm male thread master cylinder reservoir. If you already own a Motive Products Power Bleeder, you can simply purchase the 1130 Boat Trailer Adapter and 1102 Classic Car/Boat Trailer Adapter for your boat trailer separately to attach to your existing Power Bleeder.
The Motive Products 0135 Deluxe Quick-Set Boat Trailer Bleeder and 0102 Classic Car/Boat Trailer Power Bleeder are a top-of-the-line kit that makes bleeding brake lines a breeze. This kit includes a high-quality pressure tank, a precision pressure gauge, and a custom-machined adapter that fits most boat trailer brake systems. The pressure tank is easy to use and pressurizes the brake system quickly, allowing for efficient and effective bleeding.
To get started, you will need to first locate the brake bleeder valve on each wheel cylinder. These are typically located on the backside of the brake caliper and have a small nipple on top. Next, attach the custom-machined adapter from the Motive Products 0135 Deluxe Quick-Set Boat Trailer Bleeder to each bleeder valve. This adapter will fit snugly onto the valve and create a seal that prevents air from entering the system.
Once you have attached the adapter, you can then connect the pressure tank to the adapter using the included hose. The pressure tank should be filled with brake fluid, and the pressure gauge should be set to the desired pressure level. We recommend a pressure of around 20-30 PSI for most boat trailers. Once the tank is pressurized, you can then begin the bleeding process.
To bleed the brake lines, simply open the bleeder valve on each wheel cylinder one at a time and let the pressure from the tank force the air out of the system. As you do this, you will see bubbles and air escaping from the brake fluid. Keep the valve open until the air stops coming out, and then close the valve. Repeat this process for each wheel cylinder, starting with the farthest one from the pressure tank and working your way towards it.
After bleeding all the brake lines, check the fluid level in the master cylinder and add more brake fluid if necessary. You should also test your brakes to ensure that they are functioning properly. If you notice any issues with your brakes, you may need to bleed the lines again or seek the help of a professional mechanic.
In conclusion, bleeding the brake lines on your boat trailer is an essential part of keeping your vessel safe on the road. The Motive Products 0135 Deluxe Quick-Set Boat Trailer Bleeder makes this process easy and efficient, saving you time and money in the long run. Don't wait until it's too late - invest in the safety of your boat trailer today!
]]>Did you know that you should change your brake fluid every 20,000 miles?
The average car owner probably doesn't spend much time thinking about brake fluid. When you really need a brake fluid bleed, however, your car will tell you.
In this post, we're going to look at some of the signs you need to change brake fluid with a brake line bleeding kit. Simply paying attention to your car goes a long way toward keeping you safe on the road. Keep reading and you'll have the tools to change your brake fluid before anything dangerous happens.
When you hit your brake pedal, it should compress with some resistance and do it the same way every time. A sign that you need to replace your brake fluid is when the pedal feels loose and spongy when it's compressed. If you have to push it to the floor before you get a response, it should be changed immediately.
The reason that this happens is that there are gaps of air in your brake lines due to brake fluid boiling or a lack of fluid. It can be terrifying when this happens, so the sooner you do a brake fluid bleed, the better.
Cars are pretty high-tech machines these days, so anytime there's something awry, a dash light should let you know. When the ABS light comes on, it's telling you there's an issue with your anti-lock braking system, which could mean that you're low on brake fluid.
If you start to notice that your brakes aren't performing as well as they normally do, it could be that you need a brake fluid flush. Brakes should be hyper-responsive and as soon as they aren't, you should get them serviced by a professional.
Once the problem is diagnosed as a brake fluid issue, you can simply buy a brake line bleeding kit from Motive Products. Our kits are make and model-specific, so you'll be guaranteed to get your brake fluid flushed the right way. The best part is that they're easy to use, so you can do it yourself in a matter of minutes.
Hearing noises as you hit the brakes is a common sign of a number of different brake problems. If this coincides with a burning smell, you probably have burnt-out brake fluid that needs to be flushed.
Driving with old and burnt-out brake fluid can lead directly to brake failure. Take the car off the road and perform a brake fluid change as soon as possible.
Brake fluid doesn't need changing as frequently as other car fluids, so it's easy to forget about. The importance of changing the brake fluid every 2 years or 20,000 miles can't be understated, however. If you don't, you'll eventually experience one or more of the above issues.
Don't ignore what your brakes are telling you, it could result in disaster. If you think you need to bleed your brake fluid lines, head over to our Motive Products website and check out our Motive Application Selector.
This will help you figure out which brake line bleeding kit to buy. Once you have it, learning how to bleed brake fluids couldn't be easier.
]]>I am excited to announce that AGS Company has acquired Motive Products of Gilroy, CA. All Motive products will now be sourced, produced, and sold by AGS in Muskegon, MI.
Motive Products produces one of the most sought-after premium power brake bleeders in the automotive aftermarket, and their products fit perfectly with AGS’ core brake line and fittings offerings. Every time a brake line needs to be replaced, the brake fluid needs to be bled out of the system – and Motive’s Power Bleeder is one of the best ways to do it. If you would like to learn more about Motive’s products please visit www.motiveproducts.com.
We are pleased that Eric Leicher, one of the current owners, will continue working with AGS in a product marketing & sales support role for the foreseeable future. With Eric’s help, we look forward to elevating the Motive brand and growing product distribution into all of AGS’ market channels.
I look forward to all of us working together to build on Motive’s reputation for quality and service as part of the AGS family of brands.
Logan D. Pitts
CEO
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Hondas can be a bit hard to bleed as the cap and reservoir design don't lend themselves to making a direct fit cap that seals properly. So the only alternative is to use the universal kit 0101 or 0119 depending on the size of the reservoir. The universal kits use a chain that runs under the master cylinder and then attaches to the adapter cap with a set of j-hooks and wingnuts. You use the chains, j-hook and wingnuts to secure the adapter cap to the reservoir. It can take while to set it all up to make sure it doesn't leak. Well one our obviously smarter than me customers pulled out some workshop clamps and cut the set up time down to nearly nothing.
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