Any disadvantages to using speed bleeders?
02-16-10, 09:40 PM
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Any disadvantages to using speed bleeders?
I'm just wondering what you all think about speedbleeders. I'm thinking about getting some, but am wondering if anybody has had any issues with them. I mean if they were so good, why don't cars come stock with them?
02-17-10, 12:12 AM
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^ srsly
its the first thing i tell all of my idiot friends to buy for their cars. a true gift from heaven for such a low low price!! i use speed bleeders on the brakes and my clutch.
i built a remote clutch bleeder, mounted right next to the reservoir
words of warning:
- buy russell bleeders (or similar design). ive seen two styles of bleeders, and only one works.
- dont over tighten!! hand tight with a very small wrench..
its the first thing i tell all of my idiot friends to buy for their cars. a true gift from heaven for such a low low price!! i use speed bleeders on the brakes and my clutch.
i built a remote clutch bleeder, mounted right next to the reservoir
words of warning:
- buy russell bleeders (or similar design). ive seen two styles of bleeders, and only one works.
- dont over tighten!! hand tight with a very small wrench..
02-18-10, 05:18 PM
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One of the first things any new car of mine gets is speed bleeders.
It makes so much difference in bleeding the breaks you will wonder how you did without them.
Apparently the stuff that seals the bleed screw can dry out over time and several bleeds, but I have never had the problem.
I bought a jar of the sealant, and it dried up, but the speed bleeders on my FD are still working fine.
It makes so much difference in bleeding the breaks you will wonder how you did without them.
Apparently the stuff that seals the bleed screw can dry out over time and several bleeds, but I have never had the problem.
I bought a jar of the sealant, and it dried up, but the speed bleeders on my FD are still working fine.
02-23-10, 01:59 PM
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They kick ***...
Only place I found an issue was with a remote clutch bleeder. Speed bleeders rely on the threads to hold a seal when in the loosened state. When I'd loosen the fitting at the end of the remote bleeder it had another path to the outside world so the check valve was useless.
Works great for brakes and normal applications though.
Only place I found an issue was with a remote clutch bleeder. Speed bleeders rely on the threads to hold a seal when in the loosened state. When I'd loosen the fitting at the end of the remote bleeder it had another path to the outside world so the check valve was useless.
Works great for brakes and normal applications though.
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02-23-10, 05:50 PM
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They kick ***...
Only place I found an issue was with a remote clutch bleeder. Speed bleeders rely on the threads to hold a seal when in the loosened state. When I'd loosen the fitting at the end of the remote bleeder it had another path to the outside world so the check valve was useless.
Works great for brakes and normal applications though.
Only place I found an issue was with a remote clutch bleeder. Speed bleeders rely on the threads to hold a seal when in the loosened state. When I'd loosen the fitting at the end of the remote bleeder it had another path to the outside world so the check valve was useless.
Works great for brakes and normal applications though.
02-23-10, 06:03 PM
#10
^ srsly
its the first thing i tell all of my idiot friends to buy for their cars. a true gift from heaven for such a low low price!! i use speed bleeders on the brakes and my clutch.
i built a remote clutch bleeder, mounted right next to the reservoir
words of warning:
- buy russell bleeders (or similar design). ive seen two styles of bleeders, and only one works.
- dont over tighten!! hand tight with a very small wrench..
its the first thing i tell all of my idiot friends to buy for their cars. a true gift from heaven for such a low low price!! i use speed bleeders on the brakes and my clutch.
i built a remote clutch bleeder, mounted right next to the reservoir
words of warning:
- buy russell bleeders (or similar design). ive seen two styles of bleeders, and only one works.
- dont over tighten!! hand tight with a very small wrench..
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