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Motive Power Bleeder and the BA10 adapter

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by willtill, Jul 9, 2023.

  1. Jul 9, 2023 at 5:12 AM
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    willtill

    willtill [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I've searched, and I've read on this forum. I can't find anyone who has definitively used the Motive Power Bleeder and the BA10 adapter successfully on a 3rd Gen OR brake system, to flush the brake fluid.

    Has anyone actually and successfully power bled their brake system using these items? I know the 3rd Gen has ABS, and I'll probably not be able to do a full bleed of those related components without Techstream. But will I be able to still successfully flush and renew most of the brake fluid elsewhere in the circuit using this process? For the 3rd Gen?

    I'm going on 6 years now (though low milage) and I want to renew my brake fluid. It's looking a little more yellowish than fresh fluid.

    I've purchased the Motive Bleeder and the BA10 adapter.

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002KM5L0?ie=UTF8

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IQ96RK?ie=UTF8
     
  2. Jul 9, 2023 at 7:37 AM
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    RX1cobra

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    Ive yet to bleed mine but I don't think you need anything but a small hose for the bleeder nipple. Since the booster on your OR isn't vacuum you can turn the ignition on, hold the brake down and it will power bleed itself.
     
  3. Jul 9, 2023 at 8:21 AM
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    TacoManOne

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    I used the Motive system on two Saabs with antilock brakes. No issues at all during 4 wheel brake job. Great system. Will use it on my Taco when the time
    comes. I just used the Motive system and not the power probe.
     
  4. Jul 10, 2023 at 4:11 AM
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    What PSI would you guys suggest for the Motive Power bleeder? I don't want to damage the master cylinder reservoir. Max of 15 psi? Will 10 psi be sufficient enough?
     
  5. Jul 10, 2023 at 4:42 AM
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    Yes, I've read about this particular procedure AFTER I bought the Motive/BA10 adapter. Sort of tempted now to return both items back to Amazon. Not sure yet :(
     
  6. Jul 10, 2023 at 5:59 AM
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    I picked up this setup when I upgraded my calipers to a Stoptech bbk, it worked great and was worth it in end spending the money to have the tools for next time .
     
  7. Jul 10, 2023 at 8:43 AM
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    I'd keep them, I think even though it will power bleed it's still a two person job, I wouldn't want let up on the pedal with the bleeder valve open. I guess you could also use a block of wood to hold the pedal down.

    The motive is great, I've had one for over a decade and have had to replace the tubing once during that time. I've used it for regular brake flushes as well as brake MC and clutch master/slave replacements on various cars.
     

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