Best Remote Clutch Bleeder?
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Best Remote Clutch Bleeder?
So the shop is pulling the guts out of my 2004 coupe to rehab the clutch/slave hydraulics, so I wish to have them install a remote bleeder.
The Tick Performance model look pretty nice, but I presume there are others as well. I tend to believe in getting the best when possible!
What brand do you recommend, and why?
The Tick Performance model look pretty nice, but I presume there are others as well. I tend to believe in getting the best when possible!
What brand do you recommend, and why?
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I have the Tick, primarily because I was already buying other clutch parts from them at the time. I have read many reviews of the Katech bleeder that were very positive as well: https://shop.katechengines.com/produ...h-bleeder-kit/
At one point, it was being pointed out that the Katech had the same tapered fitting as a bleeder screw, with the assumption that it would be less likely to develop leaks over time. I looked at both the TIck and Katech photos, and can't really see a difference in the sealing -- but I do note the Katech has a right angle bend that may help with clearance.
At one point, it was being pointed out that the Katech had the same tapered fitting as a bleeder screw, with the assumption that it would be less likely to develop leaks over time. I looked at both the TIck and Katech photos, and can't really see a difference in the sealing -- but I do note the Katech has a right angle bend that may help with clearance.
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+1 for Katech, if you don't count the excessive price point. It can be installed and/or uninstalled without removing the drivetrain, not that it matters for you at this point.
As redzg pointed out, the Katech bleeder seals the same way that the factory bleeder screw does, which is similar to how a brake bleeder screw seals.
I'm not a fan of other remote bleeders like the Tick that seal with a copper washer against a cast/non-machined surface. Any automotive engineer will tell you this is a very poor choice, albeit MANY people have used this style of attachment with apparent success and no leaks.
As redzg pointed out, the Katech bleeder seals the same way that the factory bleeder screw does, which is similar to how a brake bleeder screw seals.
I'm not a fan of other remote bleeders like the Tick that seal with a copper washer against a cast/non-machined surface. Any automotive engineer will tell you this is a very poor choice, albeit MANY people have used this style of attachment with apparent success and no leaks.
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I bought the Katech kit. A lot of money for a tiny hose, so I hope it succeeds.
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Lots of good info related to installation of the Katech bleeder kit.
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