Brake Speed Bleeders
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Brake Speed Bleeders
I have ordered the parts to do a complete brake job on my '79. I would like to get speed bleeders to hopefully make the job of getting the brakes bled a little easier. How many of these speed bleeders will I need to get for the whole job and what experiences or tips can you guys give me about these bleeders?
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Re: Brake Speed Bleeders (Ed T)
Thanks for the reply Ed T. I pretty much have everything to do a complete brake job including new hoses on the way from VBP. Should be arriving in the next couple days or so.
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Re: Brake Speed Bleeders (Ed T)
They work ok, the only negative is the threads are coated with teflon to prevent air and brake fluid flow past the threads. After a couple of open/close cycles the teflon wears off and you can get leaks.
For the price of $5 each and needing 6 you are not far off a Motive Power bleeder that will get all the air and old fluid out. Check out posts on this and consider this option.
For the price of $5 each and needing 6 you are not far off a Motive Power bleeder that will get all the air and old fluid out. Check out posts on this and consider this option.
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Re: Brake Speed Bleeders (bigvette1)
I agree.
I had problems with the teflon thread on them letting leaks past after 3-4 bleeds. Heres how I would do it. If you are replacing hoses etc. Just get some cheap bleeders (soft aluminum) for 50 cents at pep boys. You will need a helper for this part but it will speed up everything later. Bleed until you get fluid to all the calipers.
Then put in your speed bleeders. This way you are not working that teflon thread of. They do work well but buy two sets of spares in case they leak halfway through the job.
So. Cheap bleeders. Fluid to bleeders. Speed Bleeders, bleed all air out. Drive car, bang calipers with rubber mallet. Bleed again. Presto - stopping power again.
Also be careful with the stainless speed bleeders. The bleeders will cut into the taper of the cailper thread. IE Just snug them up . Stainless steel beats cast iron every time.
Good luck.
Pete
I had problems with the teflon thread on them letting leaks past after 3-4 bleeds. Heres how I would do it. If you are replacing hoses etc. Just get some cheap bleeders (soft aluminum) for 50 cents at pep boys. You will need a helper for this part but it will speed up everything later. Bleed until you get fluid to all the calipers.
Then put in your speed bleeders. This way you are not working that teflon thread of. They do work well but buy two sets of spares in case they leak halfway through the job.
So. Cheap bleeders. Fluid to bleeders. Speed Bleeders, bleed all air out. Drive car, bang calipers with rubber mallet. Bleed again. Presto - stopping power again.
Also be careful with the stainless speed bleeders. The bleeders will cut into the taper of the cailper thread. IE Just snug them up . Stainless steel beats cast iron every time.
Good luck.
Pete
