procedure on how to bleed brakes with speed bleeders?
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procedure on how to bleed brakes with speed bleeders?
hi all,
just fitted new speed bleeders and s/s brake hoses.
also brought dot4 synthetic 600 plus brake fluid.
can you please help advise me on how to go about bleeding with the speed bleeders mod product please as they didnt come with any instructions ??
do you start at back brakes first??
do you open up speed bleeder what half a turn,pump brakes then close up??
thanks
just fitted new speed bleeders and s/s brake hoses.
also brought dot4 synthetic 600 plus brake fluid.
can you please help advise me on how to go about bleeding with the speed bleeders mod product please as they didnt come with any instructions ??
do you start at back brakes first??
do you open up speed bleeder what half a turn,pump brakes then close up??
thanks
Race Director
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Indianapolis IN
Right Rear , Left Rear ,Pass Front, Driver Front
Put a hose on the RR bleeder then, open the bleeder slightly until it bleeds fluid, fill the reservoir, pump 3-4 times until new fluid begins to come out. tighten bleeder, move to the RL.
Put a hose on the RR bleeder then, open the bleeder slightly until it bleeds fluid, fill the reservoir, pump 3-4 times until new fluid begins to come out. tighten bleeder, move to the RL.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Indianapolis IN
Installation of Speed Bleeder®
Once you get your Speed Bleeder®, it is very simple to install:
Simply clean the area around the old bleeder screw so that no dirt or contaminants can get into the brake system.
Remove the old bleeder screw and discard.
Screw in the Speed Bleeder® into the wheel cylinder or caliper until it seats.
Unscrew the Speed Bleeder® 1/4 to 1/2 turn.
Here comes the magical part. Slowly pump the brake pedal approximately 4-5 times. (You do not have to close the bleeder screw between pumps.) A one way check valve lets the air and fluid out when the pedal is pressed and closes between pumps preventing new air from reentering the system between pumps.
After bubble-free fluid comes out of the Speed Bleeder® screw, close the Speed Bleeder® until it seats.
Proceed to the next wheel cylinder or caliper until all are bled.
That's all there is to bleeding brakes with the Speed Bleeder®.
Once you get your Speed Bleeder®, it is very simple to install:
Simply clean the area around the old bleeder screw so that no dirt or contaminants can get into the brake system.
Remove the old bleeder screw and discard.
Screw in the Speed Bleeder® into the wheel cylinder or caliper until it seats.
Unscrew the Speed Bleeder® 1/4 to 1/2 turn.
Here comes the magical part. Slowly pump the brake pedal approximately 4-5 times. (You do not have to close the bleeder screw between pumps.) A one way check valve lets the air and fluid out when the pedal is pressed and closes between pumps preventing new air from reentering the system between pumps.
After bubble-free fluid comes out of the Speed Bleeder® screw, close the Speed Bleeder® until it seats.
Proceed to the next wheel cylinder or caliper until all are bled.
That's all there is to bleeding brakes with the Speed Bleeder®.
Le Mans Master
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From: Littleton CO
I had my wife pump the pedal anyway. I watched at the caliper and held a sheet of paper behind the tube. The new fluid came pretty quickly, but there was still dirty stuff passing by in small amounts after 10-15 pumps. Overkill? Maybe, but it was interesting to note.
Race Director
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From: Indianapolis IN
I agree, I did the same, pumped it until all lines were 100% clean, went thru @ 1/2 gallon or more of new fluid but it was worth it.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Sarasota Fl
I did the same thing with the overkill pumping. Its just so easy that the couple of extra pumps don't bother me because they completely ensure clean fluid. And I agree that the bleeder bag is great as there was no mess when I did it myself. I'll finally be putting my Earl's SS lines this weekend or next and I'll note any change in pedal firmness.
