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Jan 8, 2020 | 11:31 AM

SAS22

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Brake Bleed

I bought a brake Bleed kit with multiple hose adapters unfortunately it apparently doesn't have the one that I need. They're all too loose. I thought the standard tubing might fit but then I heard air hissing around it. Is there a standard size of tubing? Do they sell a specific nipple adapter. I have a zo6 and it has one bleed nipple. Another guy had posted that he had an inside and outside but I can only find one. Thanks in advance.

Jan 8, 2020 | 11:48 AM

Josephu

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Speed Bleeders from the auto parts store. One man job. Use teflon tape on the threads.

Jan 8, 2020 | 12:06 PM

6speedsteve

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I used 1/4" ID clear vinyl tubing.

Jan 8, 2020 | 12:18 PM

SAS22

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Quote:

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I used 1/4" ID clear vinyl tubing.

I'm pretty sure that's the size I tried. Seemed to go on snug but then slipped.

I'll try the Teflon tape.

Jan 8, 2020 | 12:22 PM

SAS22

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Speed Bleeders from the auto parts store. One man job. Use teflon tape on the threads.

I've got the vacuum bleeder kit. I was thinking that's why it's drawing more air. Maybe too much suction? Can there ever be too much suction? lol!
I thought the Teflon tape might just get pushed back off the nipple but I'll try it.

Jan 8, 2020 | 12:36 PM

6speedsteve

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You must be using a bleeder kit that draws the fluid out? Never had good luck using those types of bleeders, works better with a pressure bleeder that attaches to your master cylinder.

https://www.motiveproducts.com/

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Jan 8, 2020 | 01:51 PM

byte_me

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Originally Posted by SAS22

I have used these two in combo for years on C5\C6 brake jobs. The C6 Z06 has two bleed screws because they have pistons on both sides of the caliper. I hope this helps.

Bleed Bottle:

https://www.amazon.com/Motive-Products-1810-Bottle/dp/B008C8O026/ref=pd_bxgy_263_img_2/133-9826911-0812568?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B008C8O026&pd_rd_r=3f838acf-477c-4ab4-8767-e235a062c96c&pd_rd_w=IMK4d&pd_rd_wg=Z3L7B&pf_rd_p=09627863-9889-4290-b90a-5e9f86682449&pf_rd_r=8Y1CW7R5ZAZ1PKB5VTX8&psc=1&refRID=8Y1CW7R5ZAZ1PKB5VTX8

Bleed Pressure Tank:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Q6QWSC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Jan 8, 2020 | 02:28 PM

SAS22

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Quote:

Originally Posted by byte_me

I have used these two in combo for years on C5\C6 brake jobs. The C6 Z06 has two bleed screws because they have pistons on both sides of the caliper. I hope this helps.

Bleed Bottle: https://www.amazon.com/Motive-Produc...R5ZAZ1PKB5VTX8

Bleed Pressure Tank: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'll look again for the second bleeder. I found nothing on the outside unless it's on the bottom. I'm working on the inside one. After market calipers maybe?