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Has anyone installed speed bleeders on their 1st Gen?

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Old 02-03-03, 02:25 PM
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Has anyone installed speed bleeders on their 1st Gen?

I'm wondering if anyone has used these little gizmos?



http://www.speedbleeder.com/
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ive heard nothing but good things. But I have not used them. I didnt know they were available for first gens. I thought it was a model specific.
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They seem to have them for just about everything:

http://www.speedbleeder.com/automobile_applications.htm

SB7100 for our 7's - front and rear, disc or drum



I've heard nothing but good on them as well. $7 each.
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i also have heard nothign but praise about them... can't wait to get them i have to redo my brake lines soon anyway.
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i wonder if that size would be the same for the clutch bleeder? that looks sweet, i think im gonna get a set when i redo my brakes
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i had them in my 81 in the brakes and the clutch they RULE just make sure you check you fluid level when you get all bleeding happy. i had to rebleed mine 4 times.. i let my girlfriend watch the level and sure enuff i got air in it all the dam time........ NEVER trust a women to help work on a car. i was SOOOOO PISSED. but they made doing the bleeding SO eazy A++
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The '80 carcass in the driveway is sporting three of 'em from Russell....thanks for reminding to pull them....
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Yeah, Gamble, I think I'm going to order some for my car as well. Let's see if we can get a group buy of some sort together....

Anyone know the size for the clutch? That would be super....thanks!
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Originally posted by Cloud
Let's see if we can get a group buy of some sort together....
I'm in, PM me with the details.
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ide be down for a group buy, these things look sweet. Im pretty sure the clutch bleeder is the same size as the brake bleeders. At least last time i had it out they looked the same size. Someone should double check me on that though.
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I'd be in for a group buy as well....
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i just ordered a set.
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speed bleeders?

I haven't seen those before, how do they work?
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Re: speed bleeders?

Originally posted by Wankelguy
I haven't seen those before, how do they work?
like this




http://www.speedbleeder.com/feature.htm
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Wow, cool idea! Thanks! -WG

Oh yeah, let me know if you guys get a group buy going, I'm interested as well.
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I went ahead and emailed speedbleeders to see if any group buys could be arranged. I will keep everyone updated!!

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I have the Russell ones on my race car brakes and clutch they are great!!!! I've used them for 3+ years no problems
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did anyone everfind out what size you need for the clutch slave?
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Don't remember what the brake size is but the slave cyl. is the same size.
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are you sure? That's what i thought too. Any idea what this is all about then?

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=156802

What year is your car? Maybe its a yearly thing.
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