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Old Feb 15, 2014 | 11:19 AM
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Thinking of buying a Motive setup, but I really don't want to spend $75.00 bucks, $50.00 wouldn't be so bad. Does anyone know of a similar setup for less? Or making my own?

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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 08:22 AM
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I made my own out of a 1gal sprayer, new brake reservoir cap, a couple 1/4" brass fittings, a couple fender washers, black rtv, some 5/16" vinyl hose and an old pressure gauge I had laying around. I think it ended up costing around $40 for the parts.

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Old Feb 16, 2014 | 10:51 PM
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why not buy a set of russel speed bleeders for 11 bucks a pair and never have to worry about having bulky equipment.
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Old Feb 17, 2014 | 04:14 AM
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Another vote for speed bleeders. Have them on my 95 and my dads f150. I just run clear hose to a bucket/jar to catch the old fluid. Easy to see air bubbles and when you've flushed the system.
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