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Jun 3, 2005 | 09:06 AM

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MarkBychowski

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Yes. It's actually the same setup that you'd need for manual bleeding. You'll need a clear plastic/rubber hose to form an air-tight seal around the bleeder running into the bottom of a bottle.

I usually pump the pedel 10 times or so and look for bubbles in the hose.

Jun 3, 2005 | 09:24 AM

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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69

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Speed Bleeder also offers a bleeding bag and a length of hose. The bag holds about a pint of fluid and the hose attaches to the bag and the bleeder. The bag is easy to empty simply by turning upside down. You can roll it up when not is use. I carry it and a small can of fluid in a gallon size freezer bag when I autocross or do track days.

The kit is $6.00 :
http://speedbleeder.zoovy.com/product/BAGANDHOSECOMBO

Jun 3, 2005 | 10:22 AM

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luvmy92

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Thanks a bunch guys! I just ordered the SS bleeders for the Wilwood brakes (SB1428-SS).

Mike

Jun 14, 2005 | 04:36 PM

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so how many C4 guys out there have the Stainless Steel bleeders ?

any problems?
it does appear they are shorter from the speed bleeder web site.

they are even shorter than the regular speed bleeders.

Jun 14, 2005 | 04:57 PM

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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed

I don't think I'd want stainless there. It's not as hard and the threads and seat will chew up easier. Less corrosion chance though...

Jun 14, 2005 | 05:02 PM

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mffi115

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Quote:

Originally Posted by luvmy92

So do you have to hook up some kind of a hose with a container in order to catch the fluid coming out? How do you know if you have gotten all the air out if you can't see the fluid being pumped into the container?

Just curious as I am interested in these.

Mike

I just looked at their website. They offer a bag and clear tube. It looks like an IV bag and should do the trick..

Jun 15, 2005 | 09:18 AM

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luvmy92

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Originally Posted by the blur

I went with the SS ones but haven't put them on yet. They are small for sure. $60 seems like an awful lot for these things, but if they do what they are supposed to it should be worth it.

Mike

Jun 15, 2005 | 08:01 PM

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SJW

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I've never had much success using my MityVac to bleed brakes. I've found that all too often it ends up sucking air past the threads of the bleeders.

I've become a devout believer in gravity bleeding brakes. Try this:

1. Remove fluid from MC with a clean turkey baster, then refill reservoir with fresh fluid from a sealed can.

2. Get four containers, and place one inboard of each wheel.

3. Slip a short length of hose over each bleeder, and let the other end of the hose dangle into the container (I use clear plastic hose, so I can see fluid/bubbles).

4. Open all four bleeders.

5. Open cold beer.

6. Drink cold beer.

7. Check the MC to make sure it isn't running dry. Fill as required.

8. Check for fluid/bubbles in hoses.

Repeat steps 5 thru 8 until fresh, clear fluid, with no bubbles, runs steadily at all four wheels.

9. Close all 4 bleeders.

10. Remove hoses and containers.

11. Top off juice in MC.

12. Mash the pedal, and see how firm it is.

13. If pedal is firm, test drive car.

14. Park car.

15. Drink celebratory beer.

Works great, never fails, requires only one person and no special tools. Why work when you can drink beer while a chore takes care of itself?

SJW

Last edited by SJW; Jun 15, 2005 at 08:05 PM.