Speed Bleeders
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Le Mans Master
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From: Calhoun, GA_______ Let It Rock
Speed Bleeders
I'm thinking of replacing my bleed screws with speed bleeders. My car has
SSBC calipers on it. It is a '65 and since Motive doesn't have an adapter for the manual brake cars; I think this is my best bet. Anyone know what size Speed Bleeder screws I need ?
Thanks.
SSBC calipers on it. It is a '65 and since Motive doesn't have an adapter for the manual brake cars; I think this is my best bet. Anyone know what size Speed Bleeder screws I need ?
Thanks.
Drifting
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I never cared for the speed bleeders. Thats just me. Air can be introduced around the threads. Why not make your own adapter? I did with some 1/2" thick aluminum, and threaded it for a barbed hose fitting.
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From: Calhoun, GA_______ Let It Rock
The speed bleeders are advertised with some kind of sealant already on the threads....from summitracing.com
Bleed your brake lines by yourself.
Russell Speed Bleeders let you bleed the brake lines on just about any vehicle all by yourself. Just replace the old bleeder screws with the Speed Bleeders. The Speed Bleeders have an internal check valve that will pump excess air and fluid out for you. A special coating on the Speed Bleeders' threads keep it from admitting air into the system, and keeps expelled air and fluid out. When you're done, just tighten the screws and go on the the next brake cylinder.
Russell Speed Bleeders let you bleed the brake lines on just about any vehicle all by yourself. Just replace the old bleeder screws with the Speed Bleeders. The Speed Bleeders have an internal check valve that will pump excess air and fluid out for you. A special coating on the Speed Bleeders' threads keep it from admitting air into the system, and keeps expelled air and fluid out. When you're done, just tighten the screws and go on the the next brake cylinder.
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From: Calhoun, GA_______ Let It Rock
Got any pictures ? Does it have to be aluminum ? I have a piece of steel 1/2" with a hole already in it.
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Speedbleeders work fine, especially with a Motive power bleeder. The 10-20 psi of bleeder pressure is enough to overcome the check valve on the speed bleeder. The threads on the speed bleeder are coated with a robust sealant. You can also buy a small bottle of this sealant to recoat the bleeders should you ever need to do so. Once the pressure is set on the Motive, just do one lap around the car in normal bleeding fashion with the surgical tubing and collection jar.
Russell #3953, 5/16-24 thread form.
Russell #3953, 5/16-24 thread form.
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Last edited by skids; Nov 24, 2007 at 02:01 PM.
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From: Calhoun, GA_______ Let It Rock
I have a single cylinder master cyl. What could I use to seal the steel plate to the m/c ?
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I've never had a problem with them on multiple vehicles (going back to when the only way to get them was to call the manufacturer and hope someone answered). They make brake bleeding much easier. Every one I've seen has a sealant material on the threads. Any parts store with a "Help!" section has them now.
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I have a single cylinder master cyl. What could I use to seal the steel plate to the m/c ?
Thanks for the picture ! You should be able to post all that you want. Just
left click in your photobucket album, below the picture, where is says, "IMG code" then "right click/paste" that into your message. Use a space between each line to spread them apart.
Thanks for the picture ! You should be able to post all that you want. Just
left click in your photobucket album, below the picture, where is says, "IMG code" then "right click/paste" that into your message. Use a space between each line to spread them apart.
