RapidC84B

Didn't read the thread, but just buy a Motiv pressure bleeder. Skip the speed bleeders. Pump to 13ish psi and crack the bleed screw. Best tool I've ever bought.

Deuce Man

If you have this issue, a very small amount of grease around the bleeder screw threads does work. Also, if the fittings that attach to the bleeder screw then to the hose leak, just use a small amount of vaseline or grease and it will seal.

GoatHead

Reviving this post.

I am considering the speed bleeder. For track use, do I need the stainless steel variant, or the standard just steel works fine. I am worrying about heat. The stainless steel is $15 each and the standard is $7. Big different in price when you factor that I need 8.

Thanks,

andersnor

I always use a VACUM bleeder, not pressure, much better experience with vacum.

Mine is Wurth brand.

mgarfias

What he says.

GoatHead

I used Motif bleeder on my other cars, and I hated it, it never sealed properly. Also, it is bulky and it takes precious room in the trunk. Currently, I have a vacuum bleeder, and I hate it as well. It works, but it gets slippery with gloves on, and air are sucked from the end, as other user mentioned.

The speed bleeder seams to be the ticket and the cleanest solution., however I am concerned about quality and reliability with track use. In their catalog, they are listing Carlson product number, a company in OH. I called Carlson, and they deny any association with them. $15 for the stainless steel is too steep for me. I may go with the standard,$7, if there is reliably track use.

mikeCsix

Standard steel bleed screws have a tendency to corrode. I would go with SS. OTOH, I could not get the bleed screws to fit properly, and I ordered the right ones. The MityVac doesn't seem to be able to pull a strong enough vacuum to work and you'll get air from the threads of the bleed screw. I was already down the path with the micro bubbles. it is a real pita to get rid of and your pedal is always spongy feeling. I use a gravity and flush the system prior to track day, or the two person method.

Dirty Howie

When I was tracking my car I had the SS version. They worked great, never a problem bleeding brakes before every event for several years.


DH

juanvaldez

I've use both stainless and regular speed bleeders. Both work as advertised. I actually bought a set of stainless for the C7. They are still sitting in a box somewhere because I discovered Motiv. I can see that speed bleeder would work out better for the track.

GoatHead

Any object on using the standard "stee" speed bleeder for mostly track use?