Speed Bleeders
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From: Merritt Ils Fl
Since air is obviously heavier than brake fluid it will come out of that opened valve first........right? I'm calling 
on that ol' wives tale! Or could it be that after doing four wheels with four beers you just don't care? 
And yes I did try it (with my father) about 18 years ago. Will have to admit that when the beer was gone.........neither of us really cared that the brakes were rather mushy as we went out to do some lakeside fishing (hey, at least we weren't stupid enough to take the boat with us). It was a very enjoyable afternoon for the both of us. Two days later that car was at a shop having the lines bled in a proper manner.
on that ol' wives tale! Or could it be that after doing four wheels with four beers you just don't care? And yes I did try it (with my father) about 18 years ago. Will have to admit that when the beer was gone.........neither of us really cared that the brakes were rather mushy as we went out to do some lakeside fishing (hey, at least we weren't stupid enough to take the boat with us). It was a very enjoyable afternoon for the both of us. Two days later that car was at a shop having the lines bled in a proper manner.
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From: Binghamton NY
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Very informative discussion. After reading the info on speed bleeders I got on their web site and ordered a set. Also ordered the bag as it will be easier than trying to keep a can balance somewhere.
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From: Pasadena Maryland
Since air is obviously heavier than brake fluid it will come out of that opened valve first........right? I'm calling on that ol' wives tale!
I did not know that Brake fluid could FLOAT?
Bleeders are mounted facing UP, so the HEAVY air can float out. The brake fluid will try to seak it's own level, with the master cylinder mounted above the calipers fluid will drip out forcing the air out.
I did not know that Brake fluid could FLOAT?
Bleeders are mounted facing UP, so the HEAVY air can float out. The brake fluid will try to seak it's own level, with the master cylinder mounted above the calipers fluid will drip out forcing the air out.
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