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Old 03-05-2012 | 09:58 AM
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Want to change my brake fluid and want to use the vacuum method.
Which brand would you recommend that is not too expensive?
I am not a mechanic so do not want to spend too much $$$ since I do not do this often. Thanks
 
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Old 03-05-2012 | 10:14 AM
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The "Mighty Vac" is a useful and versatile set up .... and I believe that it comes in a couple of different configurations ...plastic assy .. metal also. Here's a link to Harbor Freight
http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...?q=vacuum+pump
 
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Old 03-05-2012 | 10:27 AM
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I have the Harbor Freight branded one. Got it on sale for $24, it's worked fine. I had a Craftsman pump and the HF looks the same.
 
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Old 03-05-2012 | 11:10 AM
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I have this one and have used it for brakes on the bike and also for oil changes on the car. Great all around tool with great capacity

http://www.farmandfleet.com/products...c#.T1TlSFE7-0s
 
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Old 03-05-2012 | 01:06 PM
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Well, Whadda ya know .... Here's your sign! ( Link )
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ighty-vac.html
 
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Old 03-05-2012 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry
Well, Whadda ya know .... Here's your sign! ( Link )
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ighty-vac.html
too late, snatched that one up 10 mins ago.
I used to use the motive pressure bleeder on my cars and tried to adapt it to the HD but did not have any luck. the MV is the way to go (or one of its clones)
 
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Old 03-05-2012 | 01:47 PM
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What year is this bike. If it has abs u need the digital technician device to get the abs modual to let the fluid bleed
 
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Old 03-05-2012 | 04:06 PM
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If you have a compressor I would recommend http://www.harborfreight.com/brake-f...der-92924.html

I have one and it works quite well.
 
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Old 03-05-2012 | 05:49 PM
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I use one from the matco tool truck. I didnt buy it specifically for the scoot. I use it at work.
 
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Old 03-05-2012 | 08:01 PM
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I also use the Mighty Vac and it works great. Non ABS 06 EG.
 


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