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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 08:51 PM
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I got some speed bleeders. When comparing the speed bleeders to the stock bleeder valve, you can see the speed bleeder is shorter. I know I have the right one as we looked it up in the book and it threads in ok. It just seems to stop screwing when the threads run out. I screwed it in a long ways. I'm worried.

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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 10:10 PM
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I got some speed bleeders. When comparing the speed bleeders to the stock bleeder valve, you can see the speed bleeder is shorter. I know I have the right one as we looked it up in the book and it threads in ok. It just seems to stop screwing when the threads run out. I screwed it in a long ways. I'm worried.

Joel
If you got the SB1010 which is 1.35" long it should be fine for stock C5 calipers. I have had mine for several years with no problem. Just be sure you didn't get the SB1010S (the "S" is for short) which are only 1.23".

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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 10:23 PM
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So who sells this setup.. I emailed speedbleeders about 2 weeks ago and havent got a reply :nonod:

Someone perferabally with some customer sevice and good deal???
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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 10:50 PM
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So who sells this setup.. I emailed speedbleeders about 2 weeks ago and havent got a reply :nonod:

Someone perferabally with some customer sevice and good deal???
I got mine at Mid America Designs (madvet.com) :thumbs:
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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 10:56 PM
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How does a speed bleeder differ from a stock bleeder. I have been thinking about these but not understanding the difference.

:confused: :confused: :confused:
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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 11:36 PM
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There is a little check ball in them that allows you to pump the brake pedal to get the air out, but not let any air back in. I don't have mine installed yet, but know people that do and they work great. Don't need a second person to bleed your brakes.
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Old Jan 27, 2004 | 12:59 AM
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How does a speed bleeder differ from a stock bleeder. I have been thinking about these but not understanding the difference.

:confused: :confused: :confused:
http://www.speedbleeder.com/feature.htm

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