ShaneM

mityvac mv8000? pros cons, just picked one up but haven't opened it yet. figured id ask just in case it sucks for brake bleeding.

http://www.mityvac.com/pages/products_hvpk.asp#MV8000

Fat Boss

I've got one of those but it's annoying that the bottle is so small. If you're going to get something, get the Motive bleeder.

ShaneM

other than a small bottle, does it work ok? im needing to bleed the brakes in the next few days and this is all they have locally.

Fat Boss

Not sure. I use it to suck the fluid out of the reservoir, before adding new fluid and flushing. It'd probably work in a pinch.

It's a decent tool to have for a variety of jobs but not great at any of them. My friend gave me a mighty vac with like a 2 liter bottle on it and a six foot hose so I'll use that for most random jobs going forward.

I have 2 Motives, one for the PowerStroke and one for the Boss.

97GT12

I've used two different mity vac models over many years they have worked fine for bleeding brakes. One's an old die cast model from the early 1990s the other is one is the current 8500 kit with a die cast pump. had it for a couple years. They work fine. I don't find the small bottle annoying except when doing a fluid change over or doing something other than brakes.

When I do something other than brakes and need a lot of volume I find a plastic bottle and drill two holes in the cap slightly smaller than the tubing so it makes a seal and then shove the tubing in. Now have up to a gallon of capacity.

I've found I don't like the adapters for the bleed screws. I use the funnel shaped adapter and then put a smaller tube on that. Then I stretch the smaller tube over the bleed screw. Makes for a better and more reliable connection IME.

JScheier

I use the MightyVac exclusively and like it. One bottle full at each corner is a really good bleed. Two at each of the rear corners seems to cover a full flush.

I will say that the bleed screw adapters tend to get worn out and not fit as well, but after 10 years of use, that can be expected.

2012YellowBoss

I, I've - use used, got ......

someone to step on the brake pedal, works great everytime

ShaneM

thanks all ill keep it then

SD GT

Isn't that how they work?
Sorry, that was too easy.

ShaneM

sucks in a bad way lol

this brings up the question though, how often do you guys bleed your brakes?

SD GT

I've got one season and 7 track days experience, so take it for what its worth, but I bleed after every time I got home, or before the next track trip. I've never got brake fade or anything at the track to make me feel the need to bleed at the track.
I've got Speed Bleeders, so I do about 1 pedal pump on each fitting to ensure any air is out and fresh fluid is at the caliper.

steveespo

I have installed russell speed bleeders and the work very well. Just hook up a drain bottle and pump fresh fluid through. I drain the reservoir with my oil extractor fill with fresh fluid and pump 4 to 5 full strokes each RR, LR, RF, LF and its a full flush.
Steve

2012YellowBoss

Normally every other track day but I have gone three days if it is a short period of time between them. I'm sure every day like Wayne said is the better answer, if you wreck the car $15 will not seem like too much money.

ShaneM

ok, you guys called it, this thing sucks. don't buy it. spent all day messing with it and it leaks so much air that you cant tell when the brakes are bled fully. im returning it and getting the motive power bleeder.

TMSBOSS

I have uesd this system to bleed brakes on 1965-9 vettes.

Great way to see what is being removed from the system. Easy to use without assistance.

You will be emptying the catch can a bunch if swapping fluids.

SD GT

Shane,
Motive makes 2 versions - Red Label has plastic adapting cap, and Black Label has an aluminum adapting cap.
I think I read somewhere the aluminum cap works better.
Maybe people with each version will chime in for plastic vs aluminum adapter.
Here's the Black Label for 2005+ Mustangs:
http://store.motiveproducts.com/blac...-0118-p82.aspx

ShaneM

yes i ordered the black label, which is the aluminum cap

Further

Yeah, instead of these bleeders, can't you just have some one else pump the brakes? Attach some clear tubing to the bleed escape valve, and watch the bubbles come out. I'm a newb just wondering if I am missing something.

SD GT

Yes you can.
But I put on the speed bleeders and like them. The check valve allows me to open the bleeder then pump until I'm done with that one. More convenient, but more money.

ShaneM

i'd rather use something that makes it a one person job. plus with the motive i can swap all the fluid myself when needed.