Speed Bleeder Problem
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Drifting
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Speed Bleeder Problem
I just installed a set of speed bleeders in my '94 (SB1010), however on the rear calipers they stick out with threads showing about 1/4 inch. Is this normal? The front calipers are the C5 version and I put SB1010S on those and they fit flush. Anyone else have this problem?
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I don't know that it's actually a problem!
So long as they function properly I'd say you're good to go. The part # seems correct and when "bottomed" they actually function and seal just like an OEM. A Russell application for the C4 says 33 mm long and yours mention 34.4. I would guess the extra threaded length would accomodate a caliper with a substantially deeper bleeder bore. Did you compare the two "side by side".
I'd be interested to know the overall length of what you removed from your "rears"!
So long as they function properly I'd say you're good to go. The part # seems correct and when "bottomed" they actually function and seal just like an OEM. A Russell application for the C4 says 33 mm long and yours mention 34.4. I would guess the extra threaded length would accomodate a caliper with a substantially deeper bleeder bore. Did you compare the two "side by side".
I'd be interested to know the overall length of what you removed from your "rears"!
Mine are the long version as well, no problem.
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The Earl Solo-Bleeds I just installed have a 27mm length, which fit the front and rear calipers exactly the same as the stock bleeders did.
Last edited by GKK; Feb 22, 2009 at 02:39 AM.
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Drifting
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After I took a second look at them they would seem to work fine as they did seal. I ended up removing them and replacing with OEM however because I just realized I cant do reverse bleeding with a phoenix injector with the lock valve the speed bleeders have. BTW I have never gotten a clutch to feel as good as it does now with that phoenix injector using RFI so I am looking forward to see how the brakes feel after I finish.
