speed bleeders
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Melting Slicks
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From: cyberspace NY
speed bleeders
any good speed bleeders out there for my 96?
I tried the ones in the "HELP" section, but the rubber bootie doesn't fit back on.
any one have speed bleeders ?
that work and fit properly?
I tried the ones in the "HELP" section, but the rubber bootie doesn't fit back on.
any one have speed bleeders ?
that work and fit properly?
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From: Director of Bands
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I've used the "Help" ones
Melting Slicks
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From: Hewitt NJ
Originally Posted by eschoendorff
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From: Lake Wylie SC
Originally Posted by Admiral94
I have a set of the SS speed bleeders on my car and so far they have worked just fine. Makes it so much easier to flush out the brake system when you're by yourself.
Melting Slicks
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From: Hewitt NJ
Originally Posted by Strick
How many times have you used them and have you had any air leaks around the threads during bleeding?
Melting Slicks
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From: Austin, TX
I've had the standard speedbleeders (non-stainless) on my factory calipers for about 5 years with no problems. I flush / bleed the brakes several times a year and have haven't had a problem. One of the keys is to not open them too far when bleeding. You only need to unscrew them 1/4 turn. If you open them too far, the threads can start leaking and cause air to get sucked back into the caliper.
Earlier this year I moved the front calipers to the rear and installed Wilwood 6-piston calipers. I just ordered stainless speedbleeders for those (just to be safe).
Regarding failure: If the checkvalves did happen to fail and stick open, it would just make them work like a normal bleeder screw. The seal is made when you tighten the screw all the way down, so there's no safety / brake failure issue.
Earlier this year I moved the front calipers to the rear and installed Wilwood 6-piston calipers. I just ordered stainless speedbleeders for those (just to be safe).
Regarding failure: If the checkvalves did happen to fail and stick open, it would just make them work like a normal bleeder screw. The seal is made when you tighten the screw all the way down, so there's no safety / brake failure issue.
Last edited by MarkBychowski; May 31, 2005 at 10:55 AM.
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From: Stafford, Virginia Kittah, Kittah, Kittah...
I put them on my 96 last month... One thing that kinda freaked me out was the rear bleeder screws are shorter than the stock ones... It looked like it wouldn't seat far enough to seal, but it does at the very end, so don't let that throw you...
Get the original speedbleeders... They don't really cost any more than the copy cats you find locally...
Get the original speedbleeders... They don't really cost any more than the copy cats you find locally...
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From: Stafford, Virginia Kittah, Kittah, Kittah...
Originally Posted by larryfs
which ones did you put on last month ?
the one that are too short won't hold the rubber bootie.
the one that are too short won't hold the rubber bootie.
Your generic ones didn't come with a boot/cap of some kind???
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Just buy some little caps from the hardware store.
As for the bleeders, get a 10mmx1.0 die and remove that thread sealer **** they put on, and use teflon tape. The sealer they apply tends to harden making the bleeder not seat, or drops bits of sealer into the hole and plugging/jamming the bleeder, or just getting the damn thing crossthreaaded.
As for the bleeders, get a 10mmx1.0 die and remove that thread sealer **** they put on, and use teflon tape. The sealer they apply tends to harden making the bleeder not seat, or drops bits of sealer into the hole and plugging/jamming the bleeder, or just getting the damn thing crossthreaaded.
Le Mans Master
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From: Texas
Originally Posted by Midnight 85
A Mityvac with the regular bleeders removes all the problems encountered with speed bleeders.
i tried speed bleeders when i did my C5 brakes and i could not get all the air out with them, i used them with a mityvac and got all the air out and fixed my soft pedal
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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As mentioned, the trick is to not open the speed bleeder too far. A quarter turn is all that's needed to get the fluid to flow out.
Speed Bleeder also sells a bottle of the coating that they put on the threads and they recommend that the coating be re-done after a dozen or so of opening/closing cycles. IIRC, it's about $10 for a bottle, but if it keeps the leaks away, it's probably worth it. I have not seen any problems with mine after about 10 cycles so far.
I've tried the Russell bleeders and they are nowhere near the quality of the "real" Speed Bleeder product.
Speed Bleeder also sells a bottle of the coating that they put on the threads and they recommend that the coating be re-done after a dozen or so of opening/closing cycles. IIRC, it's about $10 for a bottle, but if it keeps the leaks away, it's probably worth it. I have not seen any problems with mine after about 10 cycles so far.
I've tried the Russell bleeders and they are nowhere near the quality of the "real" Speed Bleeder product.
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From: Stafford, Virginia Kittah, Kittah, Kittah...
Originally Posted by deiaggie
i tried speed bleeders when i did my C5 brakes and i could not get all the air out with them, i used them with a mityvac and got all the air out and fixed my soft pedal
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From: royal palm beach florida
Originally Posted by Admiral94
I have a set of the SS speed bleeders on my car and so far they have worked just fine. Makes it so much easier to flush out the brake system when you're by yourself.
Melting Slicks
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From: Oviedo FL
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
Just curious as I am interested in these.
Mike
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From: Oviedo FL
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
Just curious as I am interested in these.
Mike
