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| | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 336 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 336 | I know this topic has been discussed a little bit,
I tried out some "Speed Bleeders" I bought them yesterday down at Michael Waltrips favorite part store. Two bleeders for $13.99.
They worked very wonderful and I love them. I bleed the brakes my self and it was sweet moment.
I know there is a different method for bleeding brakes by your self, but I wanted to purge the system and get out all the old fluid because it had been setting for a while. That’s why I chose to go with the speed bleeders. Just keep pumping and filling the reservoir
I was wondering has anyone had any problems with them?
How long have you had them on your truck? Or other vehicle?
Do you trust leaving them on your vehicle during operation?
I cant believe Classic Performance Products is selling them for $30,00 EACH!! Good thing I didn’t fall for that one!
So now I have a running 235, I have brake peddle and a clutch, just need to put the gas tank back in and fix two flats and take it for my first maiden voyage.
Thanks for your input,
Billy | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 196 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 196 | Billy, Not a direct answer to your question, but... The last time my wife was in the hospital, when we left I snagged her IV line and took it with me (I asked the nurse for permission). Now when I need to bleed brakes or change shoes/pads, I hook this tube up to the bleed screw. I put the other end in the BOTTOM of a clean jar. I then open up the valve and bleed the lines or whatever I have to do. With the IV line attached to the bleed screw, I get virtually NO air back into the system. This works for me AND its free.  Rance PS: Before someone states the obvious, yes, you'll need to clean/rinse the tubing before use. 
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 42 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 42 | It's a good idea to use a tube/jar with speedbleeders too - otherwise who knows where the brake fluid is going to go! I don't use DOT5/silicone fluid, so I have to worry about the paint. I've had Speedbleeders on my turbo Miata for years, and really like them. Lots of motorcycle guys seem to use them too (I guess when you're using racing brake fluid, you need to keep it pretty fresh). BTW they sell them direct from http://www.speedbleeder.com/ (no affiliation) | | |
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