What size speed bleeder????
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Drifting
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What size speed bleeder????
Hey guys I'm sure one of you gurus will have the answer! 
I just got back from O'Riley's looking for a set of "Speed Bleeders". They had 3 different sizes 3/8-24, 5/16-24 & a metric size 10.5m, I believe. Problem is NO application chart! The guys spent about 20" with me trying to figure it out. All their books said was "all 3 part #'s" fit most GM's.
Soooooooooooo anyone have any idea if any of these will fit, or should I just pull my bleeder and take it over to see if any match up? They have them for $11.95 (pair), Mid-America wants $19.99 + shipping.
Oooops...2004 Z06, I'm installing a line-lock and would like the speed bleeders on the Z. I have a 70 1/2 Z28 with speed bleeders that I put on when I put the line-lock on it, and luv 'em!
So anyone have an idea??????????
Thanks guys,
Jim
I just got back from O'Riley's looking for a set of "Speed Bleeders". They had 3 different sizes 3/8-24, 5/16-24 & a metric size 10.5m, I believe. Problem is NO application chart! The guys spent about 20" with me trying to figure it out. All their books said was "all 3 part #'s" fit most GM's.
Soooooooooooo anyone have any idea if any of these will fit, or should I just pull my bleeder and take it over to see if any match up? They have them for $11.95 (pair), Mid-America wants $19.99 + shipping.
Oooops...2004 Z06, I'm installing a line-lock and would like the speed bleeders on the Z. I have a 70 1/2 Z28 with speed bleeders that I put on when I put the line-lock on it, and luv 'em!
So anyone have an idea??????????
Thanks guys,Jim
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For both the front and rear calipers it takes #SB1010S and that is a metric size M10 X 1
http://www.speedbleeder.com/
http://www.speedbleeder.com/
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What size speed bleeder?
If you have an Autozone in your area, go to them and have them look it up on their computer (brake parts). It will show the size/part number needed, 'tho I forget what it is. My store had to order the ones I needed for my 2003; several were on the shelf but none were correct for the C5. Autozone listed two prices--get the cheapest (about $10 for 2) as the more expensive ones listed were the same parts reboxed. Mine came with hardened, basically useless sealant on the threads--I removed that crap and replaced with several turns of teflon tape which will seal leakage around the threads so much better. All four calipers of my 2003 took the same bleed screw size. If you have further difficulty, let me know and I will go to the store and find out the vendor and part number. E-mail me at rboineau@hotmail.com rather than using the forum.
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rboineau What size speed bleeder?
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If you have an Autozone in your area, go to them and have them look it up on their computer (brake parts). It will show the size/part number needed, 'tho I forget what it is. My store had to order the ones I needed for my 2003; several were on the shelf but none were correct for the C5. Autozone listed two prices--get the cheapest (about $10 for 2) as the more expensive ones listed were the same parts reboxed. Mine came with hardened, basically useless sealant on the threads--I removed that crap and replaced with several turns of teflon tape which will seal leakage around the threads so much better. All four calipers of my 2003 took the same bleed screw size. If you have further difficulty, let me know and I will go to the store and find out the vendor and part number. E-mail me at rboineau@hotmail.com rather than using the forum.
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If you have an Autozone in your area, go to them and have them look it up on their computer (brake parts). It will show the size/part number needed, 'tho I forget what it is. My store had to order the ones I needed for my 2003; several were on the shelf but none were correct for the C5. Autozone listed two prices--get the cheapest (about $10 for 2) as the more expensive ones listed were the same parts reboxed. Mine came with hardened, basically useless sealant on the threads--I removed that crap and replaced with several turns of teflon tape which will seal leakage around the threads so much better. All four calipers of my 2003 took the same bleed screw size. If you have further difficulty, let me know and I will go to the store and find out the vendor and part number. E-mail me at rboineau@hotmail.com rather than using the forum.
ljthe2nd For both the front and rear calipers it takes #SB1010S and that is a metric size M10 X 1
http://www.speedbleeder.com/
http://www.speedbleeder.com/
I ended up just pulling my RF bleeder and took it in to Auto Zone, NAPA and O'Reilly's...none had any in stock to match ..go figure
None seemed to think they could order the one I needed...couldn't believe it. I ordered a set from Mid-America $19.99 + tax/shipping $29
I should have waited and read your guys' last two posts!
I'm waiting for my Line-Lock to get here so I wanted them to make bleeding easier after the line-lock install.
Haste makes waste....
You were right M10 1.0 metric thread on all four...thanks again guys!
Jim
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Wow...thanks for all the help guys!
I ended up just pulling my RF bleeder and took it in to Auto Zone, NAPA and O'Reilly's...none had any in stock to match ..go figure
None seemed to think they could order the one I needed...couldn't believe it. I ordered a set from Mid-America $19.99 + tax/shipping $29
I should have waited and read your guys' last two posts!
I'm waiting for my Line-Lock to get here so I wanted them to make bleeding easier after the line-lock install.
Haste makes waste....
You were right M10 1.0 metric thread on all four...thanks again guys!
Jim
I ended up just pulling my RF bleeder and took it in to Auto Zone, NAPA and O'Reilly's...none had any in stock to match ..go figure
None seemed to think they could order the one I needed...couldn't believe it. I ordered a set from Mid-America $19.99 + tax/shipping $29
I should have waited and read your guys' last two posts!
I'm waiting for my Line-Lock to get here so I wanted them to make bleeding easier after the line-lock install.
Haste makes waste....
You were right M10 1.0 metric thread on all four...thanks again guys!
Jim
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I'm probably gonna go pick up a couple of sets so I can bleed the fronts and rears.
So you just unscrew the old bleeders and put the new bleeders in there?
Make sure the MC is filled with fluid and then pump?
Just do the furthest wheel first and then work your way to the closest to the MC?
So you just unscrew the old bleeders and put the new bleeders in there?
Make sure the MC is filled with fluid and then pump?
Just do the furthest wheel first and then work your way to the closest to the MC?
