I bought the Motive Products pressure bleeder about 8 years ago. Here is a link:

http://www.motiveproducts.com/

It's still in the box unused.

I am currently working on my 2002 Suburban K2500. The rear calipers have been replaced and I need to bleed the system. The normal manual method seems to be working very slowly (the rear calipers are dual-piston) so I thought why not use the pressure bleeder for the first time. I would also eventually use it on one of the HHRs when needed.

I recall that the reason I didn't use it was some posts on the net saying not to use it because there is no diaphragm between the air pressure and the brake fluid. The claim is this could cause air to be put into the system. However, I see plenty of people happy with their Motive pressure bleeder.

Any thoughts?

Steve

 

I would use it just make sure the bleeder don't run out of fluid.

I would not store fluid in it when not in use because the air has direct contact with the fluid.

 

I've used a pneumatic bleeder for years with no problems though I've never used one on a HHR.

 

I used to use one on my vintage race car. It is probably the best method to bleed brakes there is. I filled the container about 3/4 full and used about 5# pressure and would refill when the fluid got down to 1/4 full. I would change fluid color every bleed ( bi-monthly) so I would know when I got the old stuff out.