Best Brake Flush System?

[sahls01gmc]

I need to flush the brakes on my truck, and I want to know from you experts what system worked well for you. I'll likely be doing it by myself, so a 1 man set-up would be great.

 

I remember seeing a 1 man set-up on a truck tv show, but of course I can't think of it now.

 

Also, any tips you all figured out along the way to improve the efficiency of it?

 

 

 

James

[Mossyoakglock]

You might be thinking of this... http://store.motiveproducts.com/bleeders-c15.aspx .

 

They have used these on most of the automotive shows (PowerBlock, TruckU, etc) and it can be a 1-man job.

 

I'm not sure if the ABS systems are different on the GMT-900s vs. the 800's but I thought I read somewhere that you have to use the GM scantool to activate the ABS pump to do the complete job on the GMT-900s. Am I correct in my thinking?

[CapitalTruck]

I've been thinking of buying a Motive Products brake bleeding system. You want something that pressurizes from the reservoir. You don't want any of that stupid vacuum bleeding crap. THEY DON'T work. In in fact, I'm going to order a motive products unit now. I've also read about that activating of the ABS pump stuff. I figure if you do a brake fluid change and don't do that you're still doing a heck of a lot of good. My thinking: Change the brake fluid out and then go hit the brakes a few times in the parking lot to get the clean fluid into the ABS pump. Also, be sure to use GM/Delco Supreme II brake fluid. It has some proprietary stuff that is good for our systems.

[Black02Silverado]

I have the Motive system and it works great. A little slow but easy to use and does a great job. I have used it to completely flush the brakes on my 02, my 91 VW jetta, a friends 03 Lasabre and here in the next month or so on our 08 Acadia.

[HawkScot]

Got my motive system from Jegs... have not used it yet, had big plans last summer but ran out of time for all the projects.

[SouthCo]

Take it to a good shop and have a BG brake system flush done, unless you are only looking for a do it yourself system.

[sahls01gmc]

Thanks for the responses guys!

 

I have also heard of having to use a scan tool to completely flush the system, I believe I'll be able to rent one of those tools, or maybe just buy it since I can use it on other applications.

 

Black02silverado, did you have to use the scan tool to flush the ABS on yours? Overall, how long did it take you to do it?

 

SouthCo, I was hoping to save some $'s and do it myself, but if I'm in over my head then I'll have to leave it to the pros.

 

Anyone else confirm GM/DELCO Supreme II fluid is the best/recommended?

 

 

 

James