Vents for Exhaust Cooling - Question

[DanEC]

I bleed my inboard brakes from underneath - but it was probably only practical to do so because I had speed bleeder valve screws installed (thank to ERAChas) which simplified things. I don't know if I would want to try to do so with regular bleeder screws. It's tight getting your hand up there and then cranking the valve open and closed with a wrench while someone is pumping the brakes would be really tiring and probably messy. You could try hooking a vacuum bleeder pump up and then crack the bleeder screw open but you may still spill a little fluid in the process.

Not sure about getting to them by pulling the wheels. I didn't try that - not sure if you can get to them on not.

If you pull out the access panel in the interior, I would suggest getting some speed bleeder valves and install while you are in there. I found mine on the shelf down at a Pep Boys. They have a check valve inside so you can crack them open and no fluid will come out until pressure is applied to the brake system. When the pressure is released, the valves close so no air gets in. Pretty handy little deals.

[davids2toys]

Thanks for all the good info Dan. I need to take my interior out anyway to do the rear pinion seal, so I will be doing it very soon.
I actually have the speed bleeders somewhere. I had bought them online for my old Cobra and never installed them because I sold the car. I originally liked the idea but then I heard about the sealent on the threads leaking air. I actually called Speedbleeders and they told me they should be removed every ten uses and re-coated with some sealant(I forgot the name).
I spoke with ERA and Doug confirmed this tire rubbing is pretty common on these cars because of the way some of the workers placement of the panel(FG) in the mold or after the mold. He suggested making a bump stop on the steering linkage. He also recommended not doing the screen on my car. He said the engine compartment would get much dirtier very quickly! Between that and the heat screens being in the way, I think I am going to pass on the vent install. I just loved the way it looked and that was my main reason for wanting to install it.
Now I need to sell the kit...LOL. I believed I paid 200.00 for it too!