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Old 05-04-04, 07:55 PM
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Originally posted by GCM
Anyone ever use this product to bleed their brakes, looks like it'll make the job alot easier when your bleeding brakes by yourself.

http://www.motiveproducts.com/02bleeders.html
Looks pretty high-quality, however, it's pretty pricy. I think there are cheaper units around that work just as good at some automotive stores (2 person kits, and a 1 person vacuum kit).

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Old 05-05-04, 06:19 AM
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Saber,

I just checked with the Nissan dealer across the street from my Toyota dealer. DOT3 does go into the smaller cars such as the Tsuru and the Sentra, but the new Maxima gets a DOT4 along with the only two Infinitis sold here. He was not sure, but he thought that the new Murano also got a DOT4. He added that the brakes are different on those models from those sold in the American market.

Again, I think you have no problem with a DOT3 in the States, but consistent driving in the mountains and high areas south of the border can wear your brakes down very quickly, and you need good fluid. I was skeptical at first until I read and placed many posts on the issue on bobistheoilguy.com and I have been satisifed ever since.
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Originally posted by GCM
Anyone ever use this product to bleed their brakes, looks like it'll make the job alot easier when your bleeding brakes by yourself.

http://www.motiveproducts.com/02bleeders.html
it's not as easy to use as it seems, especially on SC.... I think the vacum type bleeder is of better choice after using the one from motive, I'm getting the mightyvac silverline plus in a few weeks.
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