Power brake bleeder - final decision?

[Craig in Canada]

To pre-empt any future "micro bubble" sagas I think I'd like to look into ordering a power bleeder to my snowbirding parents before they leave FL. Since this stuff can be fraught with extra fees when I order cross-border I'd probably be looking for something with a number of adapters for different brands (and a brand who is likely to put out future adapters if new MC cap types are produced down the road). Right now the family fleet is all bimmers but won't stay that way.

I've heard mention of BAV (which might be Motive) and Motive - anyone else I should consider? I'm not running a shop and don't need a particularly large, heavy duty or flashy kit. I also don't want it to take up a third of my parents' trunk on the way back to Canada. Is something like the Motive Universal kit #0250 going to be OK? In the product pics I don't see actual screw in cap adapters like on the XLT 0260 or Magnum 0380 kit. I don't want "universal" in the sense that it fits everything equally poorly - I want real fitted adapters for at least Euro, if not most cars. Maybe I need the XLT kit?

Best place to buy based on price? Do any retail chains in FL sell Motive instead of mail ordering (checked "where to buy" already - nothing close to 32541)? Thanks!

[ber off hand from where ;-( Eurodavid]

[fritracer]

all cars.Sure beats nagging the wife or kids to help bleed brakes or change the fluid.Fritracer
Cincinnati, OH
2000 540ia Sport Package 9/99 Silver/Black
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 420 stroker w/6 Pak 430 HP,
510 lbft torque

[JimLev]

You want the new improved Motive, much easier to use, BAV now sells this one.
It's is easier to do everything with all of the improvements that were made. Quick disconnect, a cap for filling and emptying what you didn't use, a pressure release button, etc.
I sold my original one for $20 and bought this one.

[Craig in Canada]

I don't want which one? I posted three models... :)

[Craig in Canada]

[JimLev]

The new improved model in my post is the one to get.
The old one has a fixed line between the bottle and the cap, so when you screw it on the MC it twists or you have to twist it in the opposite direction before you start.
The quick disconnect on the new model is very convenient to use.
It's also made by Motive and you can get different size caps for it too.

[Craig in Canada]

So none of the universal, magnum or XLT I quoted are the right one?

Back to the Motive site, I guess. I didn't notice anything clearly different on my first trip.

[Craig in Canada]

On most of the Motive kits, they SAY quick disconnect but show a picture of a kit that clearly has no quick disconnect. I see the present-day Bavauto bleeder kit matches yours.

Either Motive hasn't bothered to properly update their site, or Motive doesn't make the bavauto bleeder. I'd rather get something with a couple of adapters instead of the BMW/Mini-only bavauto kit but...

[Filehorse]

I think you can find what you want via the following link.

Motive Multiple Adaptor Bleeder Kits


Filehorse
Knoxville, TN
BMWCCA #407627

2002 525i Steptronic Sport/Premium | Build Date: 05/02
81,000 Ultimate Driving miles
Xenons
Style 81s | Bridgestone Potenza RE960 AS
Titanium Gray | Gray Leather
35% LLumar ATR LLumaStar tint
Valentine 1 | Hardwired
Steering wheel position memory w/Alzheimers
"Lifetime" ATF replaced at 40,000; Switched to Valvoline MaxLife @ the 80,000 mile service
"LIfetime" Final Drive gear oil replaced at 81,000; Redline 75W-90 GL-5
StopTech SportStop slotted rotors w/Axxis Deluxe Advanced pads
StopTech SS Braided Brake Lines

2001 E46 325i (Jet Black) Forced Retirement 6/28/09

2001 E46 325i (Orient Blue) Forced Retirement 10/09

1989 E30 325i (Alpine White) Retired

[Bmw540san]

seriousness, I've been using this one with no problem. I don't mind pumping brake pedal. I just put piece of wood to behind to avoid blowing the MC seal. It cost me whooping $8.
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/ima...19200LISLE.jpg



1998 BMW 540i 6 speed
Arctic silver, M sport suspension (euro delivery), prod. date 05/98, non VANOS
Staggered 18" style 32 OEM wheels
3.15 open differential
Remus exhaust
AFE CAI with improved heat shield
Z3 shifter
VDO oil pressure and temperature gauges in place of headlight/fog switches
Powder coated valve covers-satin black
CDV delete
Debadged
AEA DRL module (aftermarket daytime running lights)

1997 BMW 528iA
Alpine white, premium package, prod. date 04/97, single VANOS
Staggered 17" style 32 OEM wheels
Debadged
AEA DRL module
Custom made sun blinds for rear seating area

2000 Nissan Frontier Desert Runner, AKA "The Work Horse"

Garage aids:
Direct Lift Pro Park 8
Campbell Hausfeld 28 gallon oil lubricated air compressor
Newair ACP-1400H portable air conditioner and heater
Auto Enginuity scan tool with BMW enhanced option
Actron 9135 scan tool-for quick readouts

[Craig in Canada]

[Craig in Canada]

[Filehorse]

Filehorse
Knoxville, TN
BMWCCA #407627

2002 525i Steptronic Sport/Premium | Build Date: 05/02
81,000 Ultimate Driving miles
Xenons
Style 81s | Bridgestone Potenza RE960 AS
Titanium Gray | Gray Leather
35% LLumar ATR LLumaStar tint
Valentine 1 | Hardwired
Steering wheel position memory w/Alzheimers
"Lifetime" ATF replaced at 40,000; Switched to Valvoline MaxLife @ the 80,000 mile service
"LIfetime" Final Drive gear oil replaced at 81,000; Redline 75W-90 GL-5
StopTech SportStop slotted rotors w/Axxis Deluxe Advanced pads
StopTech SS Braided Brake Lines

2001 E46 325i (Jet Black) Forced Retirement 6/28/09

2001 E46 325i (Orient Blue) Forced Retirement 10/09

1989 E30 325i (Alpine White) Retired

[Filehorse]

I guess I missed something. I thought he was talking about a Motive bleeder with quick-release connectors and multiple adapters.


Filehorse
Knoxville, TN
BMWCCA #407627

2002 525i Steptronic Sport/Premium | Build Date: 05/02
81,000 Ultimate Driving miles
Xenons
Style 81s | Bridgestone Potenza RE960 AS
Titanium Gray | Gray Leather
35% LLumar ATR LLumaStar tint
Valentine 1 | Hardwired
Steering wheel position memory w/Alzheimers
"Lifetime" ATF replaced at 40,000; Switched to Valvoline MaxLife @ the 80,000 mile service
"LIfetime" Final Drive gear oil replaced at 81,000; Redline 75W-90 GL-5
StopTech SportStop slotted rotors w/Axxis Deluxe Advanced pads
StopTech SS Braided Brake Lines

2001 E46 325i (Jet Black) Forced Retirement 6/28/09

2001 E46 325i (Orient Blue) Forced Retirement 10/09

1989 E30 325i (Alpine White) Retired

[JimLev]

The top of the container and the cap are different.

[Craig in Canada]

[Filehorse]

Filehorse
Knoxville, TN
BMWCCA #407627

2002 525i Steptronic Sport/Premium | Build Date: 05/02
81,000 Ultimate Driving miles
Xenons
Style 81s | Bridgestone Potenza RE960 AS
Titanium Gray | Gray Leather
35% LLumar ATR LLumaStar tint
Valentine 1 | Hardwired
Steering wheel position memory w/Alzheimers
"Lifetime" ATF replaced at 40,000; Switched to Valvoline MaxLife @ the 80,000 mile service
"LIfetime" Final Drive gear oil replaced at 81,000; Redline 75W-90 GL-5
StopTech SportStop slotted rotors w/Axxis Deluxe Advanced pads
StopTech SS Braided Brake Lines

2001 E46 325i (Jet Black) Forced Retirement 6/28/09

2001 E46 325i (Orient Blue) Forced Retirement 10/09

1989 E30 325i (Alpine White) Retired

[Filehorse]

Filehorse
Knoxville, TN
BMWCCA #407627

2002 525i Steptronic Sport/Premium | Build Date: 05/02
81,000 Ultimate Driving miles
Xenons
Style 81s | Bridgestone Potenza RE960 AS
Titanium Gray | Gray Leather
35% LLumar ATR LLumaStar tint
Valentine 1 | Hardwired
Steering wheel position memory w/Alzheimers
"Lifetime" ATF replaced at 40,000; Switched to Valvoline MaxLife @ the 80,000 mile service
"LIfetime" Final Drive gear oil replaced at 81,000; Redline 75W-90 GL-5
StopTech SportStop slotted rotors w/Axxis Deluxe Advanced pads
StopTech SS Braided Brake Lines

2001 E46 325i (Jet Black) Forced Retirement 6/28/09

2001 E46 325i (Orient Blue) Forced Retirement 10/09

1989 E30 325i (Alpine White) Retired

[fritracer]

I have the one pictured in your posting except mine has quick connects for all the adaptors. If the new updated one like Jim posted is available with all the adaptors, I would get that. I like the idea of a seperate drain/fill cap and pressure relief. I don't remember where I bought it; it was 6 years ago.Fritracer
Cincinnati, OH
2000 540ia Sport Package 9/99 Silver/Black
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 420 stroker w/6 Pak 430 HP,
510 lbft torque