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Best way to bleed brakes, solo?

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Charlievee, Jun 12, 2024.

  1. Mar 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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    whippersnapper02

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    I bought a Motive bleeder and adapter from Power Probe plus speed bleeders but haven’t used any of it. There’s a product out there that actually pumps the pedal for you but it needs air. https://www.fenderlizard.com/
     
  2. Mar 3, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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    I got one of these from HF. I have not yet used it for the calipers. I did use it for refreshing PS fluid by suction out PS fluid from reservoir-then add fluid -start and drive up/down driveway-repeat a couple times.
    Brakes are due in a few months.
     
  3. Mar 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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    Kings, Crestone Rack, Baja S8, Baja Fogs, Baja XL80s, Baja mini cubes, SPOD, ARB compressor, RCI full skids, ROAM box and stuff. ST Pros. Shrockworks sliders... GOAT armour

    I have a Motive. I would strongly recommend not buying one. I have the aluminum billet reservoir cap for perfect fitment to. Doesnt leak, but cant bleed the back lines with it. I tried many times as it wasnt cheap. Its a good bleeder, but not for these trucks

    Use the stock pump for the rears and the usual pump and dump for the fronts this is far far simpler and easier.

    Did I mention not to buy the Motive? Thank me later.
     
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  4. Mar 5, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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    Kings, Crestone Rack, Baja S8, Baja Fogs, Baja XL80s, Baja mini cubes, SPOD, ARB compressor, RCI full skids, ROAM box and stuff. ST Pros. Shrockworks sliders... GOAT armour

    I typically for the rears put a bottle through per side. Its alittle over but gets it clean and well out of the old junk. Fronts 3/4s of a bottle is great. Yes you can use less, but its not to pricey to really clean the crap out so why not.
     
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  5. Mar 6, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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    Thanks.
     
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  6. Mar 6, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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    Eibach stage 2, load lifter kit, Maggie w/ OTT tune... Other stuff.
    Back in a past life, i would run a german brake fluid that came in two colors. Made it easy to confirm new from old when replacing. Wouldn't even know where to buy it anymore.
     
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  7. Mar 6, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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    Grug556

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    Kings, Crestone Rack, Baja S8, Baja Fogs, Baja XL80s, Baja mini cubes, SPOD, ARB compressor, RCI full skids, ROAM box and stuff. ST Pros. Shrockworks sliders... GOAT armour

    Yeah the blue stuff. Apparently they have changed the formula and the Blue label is now back to yellow and also the quality isnt what it use to be years ago.
     

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