HORSBYT Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Anyone put speed bleeders on their brakes? It seems pretty practical and efficient. http://www.brothersperformance.com/Ford/Mu...eeders.html#vis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0547 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Anyone put speed bleeders on their brakes? It seems pretty practical and efficient. http://www.brothersperformance.com/Ford/Mu...eeders.html#vis I did, about 3 months ago... Work perfect! Gregg 07SGT0547 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HORSBYT Posted June 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Are they the same brand listed here? The Russell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0547 Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Are they the same brand listed here? The Russell? I ordered mine directly from SpeedBleeder.com Speed Bleeders They were only $7 each... Gregg 07SGT0547 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Passum Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 I've used them for years on both 4 wheel & 2 wheeled vehicles as well as on the motorcycle clutch hydrolics. They work great. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 I ordered mine directly from SpeedBleeder.com Speed Bleeders They were only $7 each... Gregg 07SGT0547 +1 Mine were direct from the source. Great little kit, if you buy the bag and hose and all. Definitely a good mod (and cheap!)... Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6-Speed Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 How are these different than the OEM ones? Do you do anything different while bleeding the brakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 How are these different than the OEM ones? Do you do anything different while bleeding the brakes? They have a check valve built into them, so you open 1/4 turn and nothing comes out, until you're actually pumping the brakes. Once you stop pumping, the check valve closes. This prevents any air from entering the system. It allows you to bleed exactly as much fluid out as you want to. And it also makes doing this with one person infinitely easier. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HORSBYT Posted June 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 I ordered mine directly from SpeedBleeder.com Speed Bleeders They were only $7 each... Gregg 07SGT0547 Is that link to the correct one for our cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbytexan Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 It is speedbleeder.com and there number is 815-736-6296. The part # is sb 1010s m10x1.0. I bought the steel bleeders. You can buy stainless but if you are not showing your car with the wheels off then no one would notice. The biggest benefit to these is you take your wife out of the equation and any time you can do that ,it's a good thing.Great simple mod.Kenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HORSBYT Posted June 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 The biggest benefit to these is you take your wife out of the equation and any time you can do that ,it's a good thing.Great simple mod.Kenny And that alone was the reason for this post!!!! So are these speed bleeders or wife eliminators? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0547 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Is that link to the correct one for our cars? Yes it is Fronts and Rears are the same... And they come with the dust cap too... Drive Safe! 07SGT0547 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex B Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 I tried them on my race car a few years ago. they worked the first 6 or 7 bleedings, then the sealant on the threads wore out so they pulled air back in on the return stroke. If you aren't bleeding your brakes 6 times on a weekend they would probably do fine. Otherwise plan to renew the sealant regularly. I never found a replacement sealant, but it may be available now. I would like to see a design with a captured O-ring in the threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HORSBYT Posted June 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 I tried them on my race car a few years ago. they worked the first 6 or 7 bleedings, then the sealant on the threads wore out so they pulled air back in on the return stroke. If you aren't bleeding your brakes 6 times on a weekend they would probably do fine. Otherwise plan to renew the sealant regularly. I never found a replacement sealant, but it may be available now. I would like to see a design with a captured O-ring in the threads. The site sells a bottle of sealent, which I bought as well. Their site says it only last for 6 or so turns... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0547 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 I tried them on my race car a few years ago. they worked the first 6 or 7 bleedings, then the sealant on the threads wore out so they pulled air back in on the return stroke.If you aren't bleeding your brakes 6 times on a weekend they would probably do fine. Otherwise plan to renew the sealant regularly. I never found a replacement sealant, but it may be available now. I would like to see a design with a captured O-ring in the threads. Thread Sealant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex B Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Ah! I did not know that existed. That means I would have to re-seal after every weekend. Not sure it's worth that to me. I've gotten so I just gravity-bleed anymore. Lots less work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit67 Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 2 years now since this thread was active - are all of you guys with the speed bleeders still happy with them? I'm considering ordering a set, just want to be sure they hold up under the higher temps on the track. Or if they need replacement every couple years, that would be good to know going in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKurgan Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 2 years now since this thread was active - are all of you guys with the speed bleeders still happy with them? I'm considering ordering a set, just want to be sure they hold up under the higher temps on the track. Or if they need replacement every couple years, that would be good to know going in. I've been called a liar and every name in the book for saying this, but my bleeders failed and I'll never use them again. Apparently the check valve got stuck or something and it blew brake fluid all over my wheel well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit67 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Well there you go. I was wondering if anyone had an issue like that. I'm sure it's not common, but certainly seems possible. My biggest concern was how the spring would hold up in the higher track temps that aren't seen on the street. Definitely a convenience item, but certainly, because of the construction, would be more prone to failure, so we obviously need to decide if the convenience is worth the risk. I won't call you a liar or any other name in the book. Thanks for the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 +1 Had them on my Brembos, now my Baer Extremes. Also on my factory rear calipers. Work perfect. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0547 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Share Posted August 29, 2011 2 years now since this thread was active - are all of you guys with the speed bleeders still happy with them? I'm considering ordering a set, just want to be sure they hold up under the higher temps on the track. Or if they need replacement every couple years, that would be good to know going in. I haven't had a problem with mine... However, I have been to the track LESS in the past year or so... Kurgan's problem is the first I have heard of them failing... But good info to know, just the same... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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