Speed Bleeder Screws
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Racer
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Speed Bleeder Screws
How hard are these to install? I bought some and figured while I was bleeding the brakes I could toss these on.
Is there some special procedure with them? Anything I should look out for?
Thanks,
S.
Is there some special procedure with them? Anything I should look out for?
Thanks,
S.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: North Manchester Indiana
very easy, a nd a good product.
I was told to clean the area around the bleeder well (old bleeder on caliper) .
keep the cap on the resivour (to help keep fluid from running out as fast)and remove the old bleeder, install new speedbleeder and snug down.
then to bleed, open speedbleeder 1/4 to 1/2 turn and pump brakes
(I put a hose on the bleeder , route it to a jar with brake fluid in it and make sure the hose in in the fluid to add that no air will get in the system.)
pump the brakes steady full travel (as you would pump in bleeding the brakes)
allow a few seconds between pumps.
if you use a clear hose, it is possible to see the old dark fluid turn clear as the new gets through the system. (even easier if you use colored
fluid)
when done with that brake, go tighten the bleeder. repeat for other wheels
if you use a hose, it keep the mess down ....
I did all of my brakes in about 1 hour, that included removeing the wheels...and they work great.
someone else might chime in with GM sequence for bleeding , I usually go to the farthest from the master cylinder first.
not sure if you can install the bleeders with wheels on, but I think you can...it may be possible to do .
I was told to clean the area around the bleeder well (old bleeder on caliper) .
keep the cap on the resivour (to help keep fluid from running out as fast)and remove the old bleeder, install new speedbleeder and snug down.
then to bleed, open speedbleeder 1/4 to 1/2 turn and pump brakes
(I put a hose on the bleeder , route it to a jar with brake fluid in it and make sure the hose in in the fluid to add that no air will get in the system.)
pump the brakes steady full travel (as you would pump in bleeding the brakes)
allow a few seconds between pumps.
if you use a clear hose, it is possible to see the old dark fluid turn clear as the new gets through the system. (even easier if you use colored
fluid)
when done with that brake, go tighten the bleeder. repeat for other wheels
if you use a hose, it keep the mess down ....
I did all of my brakes in about 1 hour, that included removeing the wheels...and they work great.
someone else might chime in with GM sequence for bleeding , I usually go to the farthest from the master cylinder first.
not sure if you can install the bleeders with wheels on, but I think you can...it may be possible to do .
Burning Brakes
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From: DFW tx
Speedbleeders are great. They let you bleed the brakes by yourself and are very easy to install. There is no need to have the hose connected to the bleeder valve submerged in brake fluid as the mechanism in the speedbleeder stops the backflow. Makes it very easy to bleed.
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Racer
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Thanks for the replies. I am much more confident with this project now 
I got mine from Mid America Direct. Some folks say you can get them at Pep Boys but I struck out. But I did pick up a NOS steering wheel cover and some bullet hole stickers good for 45rwhp
I bought two set at $17.99
Good luck.
S.
I got mine from Mid America Direct. Some folks say you can get them at Pep Boys but I struck out. But I did pick up a NOS steering wheel cover and some bullet hole stickers good for 45rwhp
I bought two set at $17.99
Good luck.
S.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by The Kid
Thanks for the replies. I am much more confident with this project now
I got mine from Mid America Direct. Some folks say you can get them at Pep Boys but I struck out. But I did pick up a NOS steering wheel cover and some bullet hole stickers good for 45rwhp
I bought two set at $17.99
Good luck.
S.
I got mine from Mid America Direct. Some folks say you can get them at Pep Boys but I struck out. But I did pick up a NOS steering wheel cover and some bullet hole stickers good for 45rwhp
I bought two set at $17.99
Good luck.
S.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 4,411
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From: Wilmington NC
Originally Posted by Andy H
Sounds like a great product.
Where do you get these from?
Thanks.
Andy.
Where do you get these from?
Thanks.
Andy.
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From: Norfolk VA
Originally Posted by wrustywrench
very easy, a nd a good product.
I was told to clean the area around the bleeder well (old bleeder on caliper) .
keep the cap on the resivour (to help keep fluid from running out as fast)and remove the old bleeder, install new speedbleeder and snug down.
then to bleed, open speedbleeder 1/4 to 1/2 turn and pump brakes
(I put a hose on the bleeder , route it to a jar with brake fluid in it and make sure the hose in in the fluid to add that no air will get in the system.)
pump the brakes steady full travel (as you would pump in bleeding the brakes)
allow a few seconds between pumps.
if you use a clear hose, it is possible to see the old dark fluid turn clear as the new gets through the system. (even easier if you use colored
fluid)
when done with that brake, go tighten the bleeder. repeat for other wheels?
I was told to clean the area around the bleeder well (old bleeder on caliper) .
keep the cap on the resivour (to help keep fluid from running out as fast)and remove the old bleeder, install new speedbleeder and snug down.
then to bleed, open speedbleeder 1/4 to 1/2 turn and pump brakes
(I put a hose on the bleeder , route it to a jar with brake fluid in it and make sure the hose in in the fluid to add that no air will get in the system.)
pump the brakes steady full travel (as you would pump in bleeding the brakes)
allow a few seconds between pumps.
if you use a clear hose, it is possible to see the old dark fluid turn clear as the new gets through the system. (even easier if you use colored
fluid)
when done with that brake, go tighten the bleeder. repeat for other wheels?
someone else might chime in with GM sequence for bleeding , I usually go to the farthest from the master cylinder first.
01-04 RR,LF,LR,RF
not sure if you can install the bleeders with wheels on, but I think you can...it may be possible to do .
most of the forum vendors sell them, makes bleeding the brakes a lot easier
Team Owner
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From: Dear Karma, I have a list of people you missed.
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I agree with using a clear vinyl hose (1/4"ID) to keep from making a mess. One tip on the hose: Using a glass jar with a metal lid, punch/drill a hole in the lid that is just barely big enough to insert the hose. That way the hose doesn't keep trying to "flip" out of the jar and the weight of the glass jar helps hold it in place while you're working. I have done mine several times without removing the wheels.
Another tip: Re-use your little rubber protective caps after you install your Speedbleeders. HTH
Another tip: Re-use your little rubber protective caps after you install your Speedbleeders. HTH
Safety Car
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From: Wilmington NC
Originally Posted by SimonStern
How come? I have always followed the procedure you have shown for 97-00, but have yet to bleed my '04. Why the change?
Because the C5s went from a mechanical proportioning valve to electronic in 2001 based on a diaganol system.
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Racer
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Thanks for all the help guys! The change was a snap this weekend. I used Goodrigde Speed Bleeder Screws and they were awesome.
The only hang up was the dim witted installer (me) forgot to tighten one. Got that all straightened out and the brakes are all done.
Thanks again!
S.
The only hang up was the dim witted installer (me) forgot to tighten one. Got that all straightened out and the brakes are all done.
Thanks again!
S.
Safety Car
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Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
I agree with using a clear vinyl hose (1/4"ID) to keep from making a mess. One tip on the hose: Using a glass jar with a metal lid, punch/drill a hole in the lid that is just barely big enough to insert the hose. That way the hose doesn't keep trying to "flip" out of the jar and the weight of the glass jar helps hold it in place while you're working. I have done mine several times without removing the wheels.
Another tip: Re-use your little rubber protective caps after you install your Speedbleeders. HTH
Another tip: Re-use your little rubber protective caps after you install your Speedbleeders. HTH
why not a 2 liter PLASTIC bottle ?
Resident moron
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Assachusetts
Yeah I use a 2 liter too. It's taller which puts it closer to the caliper anyway.
Though I also have glass mason jars with a cap that I can plug the hose into, so it drains perfectly and easily (it came as part of my Mityvac kit).
Dope
Though I also have glass mason jars with a cap that I can plug the hose into, so it drains perfectly and easily (it came as part of my Mityvac kit).
Dope
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Originally Posted by WHINER
GLASS ?
why not a 2 liter PLASTIC bottle ?
why not a 2 liter PLASTIC bottle ?
