Anyone using SpeedBleeders?
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Anyone using SpeedBleeders?
I need to bleed my brakes before a track event coming up, and it looks like SpeedBleeders are worth the price, even for 1 change, if they work like they say they do.
Anyone using these? Also, are they easy to install, or do you have to "pre-bleed" your brakes or something first?
Anyone using these? Also, are they easy to install, or do you have to "pre-bleed" your brakes or something first?
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Re: Anyone using SpeedBleeders? (deeb0)
Put them on mine when I changed the front pads. They work great. Got mine at NAPA. Unscrew the old and screw in the new. :cheers:
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Re: Anyone using SpeedBleeders? (99hrdtop)
I have a set of them on my Laser. I put them on when I went to larger 2-piston calipers, better pads, and SS brake lines. They work GREAT. Well worth the investment. Bleeding the brakes is a snap. I plan to put Speed Bleeders on the Vette and the Benz when I have to do brake work on them.
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Re: Anyone using SpeedBleeders? (ACCURATE)
basically a check valve that allows the continued pumping of the brakes without having to close the bleeder after each pump...one person job instead of two :) :cheers:
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Re: Anyone using SpeedBleeders? (Mean Green 2000)
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Re: Anyone using SpeedBleeders? (deeb0)
Got 'em here too. Got the Power Bleeder as well but either one makes the other redundant. For regular bleeding, the Power bleeder is my choice over the Speed Bleeders because no pumping is required - just sequentially loosen each plug. Plus you can stay next to the bleed plug and watch when all the air has escaped. The PB is one of the simplest, but coolest, gadgets I own. Makes bleeding almost fun.:D Everyone I've recommended it to liked it as well. About $45 at http://www.motiveproducts.com/
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Re: Anyone using SpeedBleeders? (Patches)
About $45 at http://www.motiveproducts.com/
The site says the resevoir is two quarts, more than enough to flush a C5's brake fluid without refilling. The pump handle is built right in, you don't even need compressed air. I'm gonna order one.
Thanks for the link,
:cheers:
[Modified by Miles in Michigan, 11:07 PM 9/20/2002]
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Re: Anyone using SpeedBleeders? (Patches)
Patches,
I did the flush/bleed with the PB (Thanks for your tip!). I did have some leakeage at the adaptor/MC interface. The chain tightening is definitely low-tech. I'm looking for a cap that is screwed onto the MC with a hose built-in going to the pump. That would be the ultimate! BTW, Motul 600 and PF 01 compound pads ROCKS at Willow Springs! :cheers:
I did the flush/bleed with the PB (Thanks for your tip!). I did have some leakeage at the adaptor/MC interface. The chain tightening is definitely low-tech. I'm looking for a cap that is screwed onto the MC with a hose built-in going to the pump. That would be the ultimate! BTW, Motul 600 and PF 01 compound pads ROCKS at Willow Springs! :cheers:
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Re: Anyone using SpeedBleeders? (Rapid Transit)
:cheers: :cool:
It does take a couple of tries to get used to the MC cap - it's a universal unit so you have to position it right and really tighten the wing nuts to maintain the seal. If you do a dry run and get no pressure drop on the gauge, then you know you've got it. :yesnod: After the first time, you know how it needs to be mounted to get a good seal.
I thought about making a custom cap myself but you have to remember that the system is under as much as 25psi so it needs to be very secure. That's why it comes with a chain.
It does take a couple of tries to get used to the MC cap - it's a universal unit so you have to position it right and really tighten the wing nuts to maintain the seal. If you do a dry run and get no pressure drop on the gauge, then you know you've got it. :yesnod: After the first time, you know how it needs to be mounted to get a good seal.
I thought about making a custom cap myself but you have to remember that the system is under as much as 25psi so it needs to be very secure. That's why it comes with a chain.
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Re: Anyone using SpeedBleeders? (Patches)
Patches,
2 questions:
[1] The metal plate that's included with the PB is not used, right? What's it for? I ordered the domestic version of the PB.
[2] I'm thinking of putting no fluid in the pump container and just keep the MC full. I don't see any harm doing it this way do you? After all what is needed is for the pressure to push the fluid that's already in the MC through the lines. As long as the MC is full it should be OK.
Thanks,
2 questions:
[1] The metal plate that's included with the PB is not used, right? What's it for? I ordered the domestic version of the PB.
[2] I'm thinking of putting no fluid in the pump container and just keep the MC full. I don't see any harm doing it this way do you? After all what is needed is for the pressure to push the fluid that's already in the MC through the lines. As long as the MC is full it should be OK.
Thanks,
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Re: Anyone using SpeedBleeders? (Rapid Transit)
[1] Nope. Plate isn't used for anything on our cars. I can't tell you what it's for since the instructions didn't indicate.
[2] It will work this way but I noticed the fluid flow rate is high if you pump it to 20 psi or so. I'd be wary about keeping a close eye on the MC level, making sure it never gets less than half full. When I bled my system, I ended up having to bleed the MC on the car even though the level never dropped to less than half in the MC.
Glad you liked it. Now I can leave the little lady alone instead of having to drag her into the garage and yell orders at her like, "No! Don't release the pedal yet!" :lol:
[2] It will work this way but I noticed the fluid flow rate is high if you pump it to 20 psi or so. I'd be wary about keeping a close eye on the MC level, making sure it never gets less than half full. When I bled my system, I ended up having to bleed the MC on the car even though the level never dropped to less than half in the MC.
Glad you liked it. Now I can leave the little lady alone instead of having to drag her into the garage and yell orders at her like, "No! Don't release the pedal yet!" :lol:
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Re: Anyone using SpeedBleeders? (C5Noir)
Actually Levi, I was thinking about doing this fairly soon since my car is approaching it's first birthday. It seems like it would work with no problem.
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Re: Anyone using SpeedBleeders? (C5Noir)
Seems like the process would be similar to doing the brakes since you normally have a helper do the same pedal-pushing while you open and close the plug as in brake bleeding.
The worst part of the job is accessing the bleed plug. Pat has a great pictorial onhis web site.
http://97vette.com/howto/clutchbleed/index.html
The worst part of the job is accessing the bleed plug. Pat has a great pictorial onhis web site.
http://97vette.com/howto/clutchbleed/index.html