Pressure brake bleeder needed
Burning Brakes
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From: DFW tx
Re: Pressure brake bleeder needed (TeamZ06)
Have you looked into speedbleeders? http://www.speedbleeder.com
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From: Orange County CA
Re: Pressure brake bleeder needed (TeamZ06)
I went with the C5 adapter from The Ultimate Garage. It's a bit pricey, but it works well. www.ultimategarage.com
The pressure bleeder I use is from Motive. www.motiveproducts.com
~John
The pressure bleeder I use is from Motive. www.motiveproducts.com
~John
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From: delmont pa
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Re: Pressure brake bleeder needed (TeamZ06)
just buy a stock MC cover and add a schrader valve to it.
[Modified by clem zahrobsky, 2:59 PM 1/22/2002]
[Modified by clem zahrobsky, 2:59 PM 1/22/2002]
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Re: Pressure brake bleeder needed (C5-VERT)
SpeedBleeders: they come in sets of 4. I think I paid $7 or $10USD for the full set, plus a couple of dollars for shipping. They replace the bleeder valve in each caliper. Once they're installed, just loosten them (each in turn) 1/2 to 1 full turn, attach a clear hose that leads into your waste catcher, and pump the brakes until new fluid is visible in the line. No second person needed.
I guess you *could* replace the valve in a single caliper or a pair without detrimental effects, but, at that cost, why would you want to?
[Modified by David Lively, 1:09 PM 1/23/2002]
I guess you *could* replace the valve in a single caliper or a pair without detrimental effects, but, at that cost, why would you want to?
[Modified by David Lively, 1:09 PM 1/23/2002]
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Pressure brake bleeder needed (TeamZ06)
I have Speedbleeders. They work great for simple caliper bleed flushing, but not for full system draining & refilling. There must be at least 90% fluid in the system or the Speedbleeder check valve won't open. Plus I don't want it to be an all day procedure j-rking off with a vacuum hand pump.
I found the same info as suggested by C5XdUp. Thanks to those who addressed my specific question.
[Modified by TeamZ06, 2:48 PM 1/23/2002]
I found the same info as suggested by C5XdUp. Thanks to those who addressed my specific question.
[Modified by TeamZ06, 2:48 PM 1/23/2002]
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Burning Brakes
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Re: Pressure brake bleeder needed (TeamZ06)
according to Motive (via email), their low buck universal kit should work as supplied on a C5 Corvette, or for any round reservoir neck up to 3.5" diameter. For $45 it looks good to go to me ...thanks :cheers:
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Re: Pressure brake bleeder needed (aces)
Uh .....put air into the system?
not me. :confused: :bb
not me. :confused: :bb
Of course you do not let the fluid level in the reservoir get too low.
I can't believe I ever did it any other way.
[Modified by C5 Tweaker, 1:38 PM 1/24/2002]
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Re: Pressure brake bleeder needed (C5 Tweaker)
Uh .....put air into the system?
not me. :confused: :bb
That is what a Presure bleeder is. I created one using a new MC cap, barb fitting, and a small garden sprayer filled with dessicant. A few pumps and the fluid will rocket out of each fitting as you loosen them.
Of course you do not let the fluid level in the reservoir get too low.
I can't believe I ever did it any other way.
[Modified by C5 Tweaker, 1:38 PM 1/24/2002]
not me. :confused: :bb
That is what a Presure bleeder is. I created one using a new MC cap, barb fitting, and a small garden sprayer filled with dessicant. A few pumps and the fluid will rocket out of each fitting as you loosen them.
Of course you do not let the fluid level in the reservoir get too low.
I can't believe I ever did it any other way.
[Modified by C5 Tweaker, 1:38 PM 1/24/2002]
The pressure bleeder I use pushes FLUID thru the system.
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From: Dallas
Re: Pressure brake bleeder needed (aces)
The pressure bleeder I use pushes FLUID thru the system.
Who makes the pressurized fluid bleeder?
Sounds kind of messy, with an overfull reservoir to boot.
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From: Cleveland OH
Re: Pressure brake bleeder needed (TeamZ06)
I have the Speed Bleeders too ... I used them and they work great... to completely re-fill/flush you cant use them... Mallett cars told me that if I was willing to waste some extra brake fluid it could be done by bleeding the brakes, refilling and bleed some of the new fluid out... otherwise.. you will still have old fluid in the brake lines ....
