Originally Posted by krell

I don't put any fluid in the pressure bleeder. This saves on wasted fluid a little and makes clean up easier, but does require additional disconnects and re-pressurizations to top off the reservoir.

There's one bleeder, I think it's on the inboard side of the front right corner, that will not accept the 11mm flare wrench. It's like the casting on the caliper doesn't allow enough clearance so I have to use an 11mm socket. Makes things a little messy.

And after two non-working Motiv bleeders out of the box, I gave up and bought a different brand that was less money and has a better construction.

Originally Posted by GrantG

I’ve used the Motiv that way also, but it is very risky (can easily introduce air if you don’t keep very vigilant at monitoring the fluid level in both sides of the reservoir).

My box wrench reaches all 8 bleeders without issue. And a box is preferable to a flare wrench for something like this (with a moveable vinyl hose that can be placed through the box - only really need them for hard lines…)

Originally Posted by krell

Nah, there's very little risk. Just keep a watchful eye on it. It's no different than making sure you don't run out of fluid in the pressure bleeder vessel.

Originally Posted by krell

And after two non-working Motiv bleeders out of the box, I gave up and bought a different brand that was less money and has a better construction.

Originally Posted by mattyf

I’m pretty dissatisfied with my Motiv. While doing a flush on my old car the line blew and sprayed brake fluid everywhere. I think your idea of keeping the fluid out is a good one. I’ll do that next time.