speedbleeders
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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
NCM Sinkhole Donor
I would suggest using the "Speed Bleeder" brand. I initially tried Russell bleeders on my '87 and after 3 bleeding operations, two of them started to leak.
Speed Bleeder also has small bottles of replacement sealant that you can use to keep the seal on the threads and the also have a neat bleeding kit that uses a small plastic collection bag and a 3' length of hose. I keep the kit along with a 10mm open-end wrench in my car trailer. I can bleed all 4 calipers by myself in about 15 minutes including removal/install of the wheels.
Speed Bleeder also has small bottles of replacement sealant that you can use to keep the seal on the threads and the also have a neat bleeding kit that uses a small plastic collection bag and a 3' length of hose. I keep the kit along with a 10mm open-end wrench in my car trailer. I can bleed all 4 calipers by myself in about 15 minutes including removal/install of the wheels.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
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From: Midland TX
I would suggest using the "Speed Bleeder" brand. I initially tried Russell bleeders on my '87 and after 3 bleeding operations, two of them started to leak.
Speed Bleeder also has small bottles of replacement sealant that you can use to keep the seal on the threads and the also have a neat bleeding kit that uses a small plastic collection bag and a 3' length of hose. I keep the kit along with a 10mm open-end wrench in my car trailer. I can bleed all 4 calipers by myself in about 15 minutes including removal/install of the wheels.
Speed Bleeder also has small bottles of replacement sealant that you can use to keep the seal on the threads and the also have a neat bleeding kit that uses a small plastic collection bag and a 3' length of hose. I keep the kit along with a 10mm open-end wrench in my car trailer. I can bleed all 4 calipers by myself in about 15 minutes including removal/install of the wheels.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: SW Nuh Hampsha
2018 C5 of Year Finalist
Speed bleeders are available in 2 qualities. The regulars have stainless steel internals, but "regular" steel barrels. I opted for their "all stainless" version (double the price at $15 each) which uses stainless barrels, too. I wanted these to last indefinitely, and so far are holding up perfectly 5 years later, even after moving them from one set of calipers to another.
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Joined: Aug 2014
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From: olmsted falls ohio
St. Jude Donor '15-'16
Speed bleeders are available in 2 qualities. The regulars have stainless steel internals, but "regular" steel barrels. I opted for their "all stainless" version (double the price at $15 each) which uses stainless barrels, too. I wanted these to last indefinitely, and so far are holding up perfectly 5 years later, even after moving them from one set of calipers to another.
