Gasdoc's ERA build - #813

DanEC · #1 (**permalink**) 06-10-2016, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by lippy

Personally I don't like speed bleeders. They are easy to break, and if they do it creates quite a hassle. I do it the two person way with my wife pumping the brakes and we can get through it really quickly and effectively.

Lippy - what caused it to break? I installed some 1/8 inch ones on my Ply GTX drum brakes lately that were really tiny - but no issues.

lippy · #2 (**permalink**) 06-10-2016, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DanEC

Lippy - what caused it to break? I installed some 1/8 inch ones on my Ply GTX drum brakes lately that were really tiny - but no issues.

The walls are very thin so they are prone to breaking. You can tighten regular bleed screws without a worry. Plus I don't really see the reason for speed bleeders as it's so easy to bleed brakes the old school way.

patrickt · #3 (**permalink**) 06-10-2016, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lippy

Plus I don't really see the reason for speed bleeders as it's so easy to bleed brakes the old school way.

My feeling exactly. Anybody can sit behind the wheel and follow your pumping instructions while you're under the car.

DanEC · #4 (**permalink**) 06-10-2016, 12:35 PM

Well - I've had good luck with them. Shouldn't have to crank down on any bleeder hard if the caliper seats are in good shape. And the less cycles of tightening and loosening during bleeding the better shape they should stay in.

Also a big advantage for the in-board discs in the rear because I can jack the rear up, slip under there on a creeper, crack the bleeder about an eight of a turn and put tubing on it and bleed away until finished and close it. Otherwise I would just have to pull the seats and rear access panel to do it.

But - I'm not a representative for Speedbleeders or Dorman. Different strokes for different folks.

Bernica · #5 (**permalink**) 06-10-2016, 12:52 PM

A I rarely get anyone to help when bleeding brakes, this is my product of choice. Once you get the right cap, it works great. Yes, different strokes....

https://www.motiveproducts.com/colle...ne-kits-marine

DanEC · #6 (**permalink**) 06-10-2016, 01:07 PM

I hope Dave (Davids2toys) isn't following the thread. We'll have to figure out how to properly torque caliper bleeder screws.

davids2toys · #7 (**permalink**) 10-02-2016, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DanEC

I hope Dave (Davids2toys) isn't following the thread. We'll have to figure out how to properly torque caliper bleeder screws.

Just getting to this thread...

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If I remember correctly, I just kept snugging it until it wasn't leaking when pushing on the brake pedal
I did install these on the rear calipers for the reasons you have stated. Getting to the bleeder from underneath and in between the coil-over springs is still a PITA but doable for sure. I custom bent a wrench and put it away as a special tool just for that job. It would be impossible to over tighten this from underneath due to not having any leverage. However when first installing them, I was thru the panel behind the seat so I could have over-tightened them for sure.
I have never snapped one yet and I have installed these on my Harley and many of my other vehicles. One of the downfalls of the speed bleeder is the special sealant that comes on the threads wears out after about 10 uses. I purchased a tube from them with my last order. Now that I am thinking about it, I wonder where I put it...sucks getting old!