Remote Speed Bleeder Routing

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Mar 11, 2014 | 06:31 PM

1sickz51vette

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Remote Speed Bleeder Routing

Hey guys, I just happen to bleed my clutch fluid today and noticed the outside plastic coating on my Tick Performance remote speed bleeder was melting due to it rubbing on the stock exhaust manifold. We had it coming up from the bottom left drivers side firewall by the exhaust manifold then wrapped around the big brake booster & tucked away. I rerouted it with the metal lines from the brake master cal holding the cable away from the exhaust manifold by about 1". My question is will the speed bleeder cable get hot enough to melt anything? How are you guys routing the bleeder cable? Also it rubbing on the hot manifold, would that effect the performance of the fluid those temp, or does the fluid get about equally as hot? The fluid doesn't get too dirty or burnt, but I notice when I actually use the bleeder all the particles of junk come out which I believe to be parts of the disc seeing it is green. Thanks everyone.

Mar 11, 2014 | 08:21 PM

k24556

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I routed mine so it came to the inside of the brake vacuum booster, so it is a long way from the header. The plastic coating has turned brown, so engine bay heat I affecting it. But 3 years since install and no problems.

Mar 12, 2014 | 05:59 PM

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Mines not a TICK, but I routed it onto the torque tube and up near the shifter. I just take the console apart and access the bleeder from inside the car so I can do it all right there.

Mar 12, 2014 | 06:22 PM

1999corvettels1

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Originally Posted by GoldenFlame

Mines not a TICK, but I routed it onto the torque tube and up near the shifter. I just take the console apart and access the bleeder from inside the car so I can do it all right there.

So, it's under the arm rest? Any pics?

Mar 13, 2014 | 08:14 PM

GoldenFlame

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So, it's under the arm rest? Any pics?

It's actually about right under the shifter maybe a little past it, but I don't have a picture of it off hand. I could snap one once I start working on spring projects...

Jan 16, 2019 | 07:15 PM

1999corvettels1

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I'm looking to route my remote bleeder, so near the brake booster is good?

Looking for pictures if anyone has any.

Jan 16, 2019 | 10:29 PM

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Jan 17, 2019 | 08:23 AM

frodo84

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I just got my drivetrain back in, and I routed my bleeder up and over the bellhousing, to bring it directly behind the intake manifold. This keeps it well away from high heat.