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07-15-2017, 01:26 PM | #1 |
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brake bleeder Q
Any of you guys buy/use a brake bleeder that you would recommend for its effectiveness, durability and ease of use ? Experience counts and is appreciated.
I just checked out Eastwood (second gen ?) bleeder. It is about $30 , which is reasonable $...but second gen due to first iteration 'not good' ? |
07-15-2017, 02:28 PM | #2 |
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Check out "Speed-Bleeders". They make one-person bleeding quick and easy. I am in the process of changing ALL of my vehicles (even the newer ones) to "Speed-Bleeders". I am now able to flush the systems on schedule (which I was never able to do before).
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07-15-2017, 04:01 PM | #3 |
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Re: brake bleeder Q
My Phoenix works well for solo brake bleeding.
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07-15-2017, 05:19 PM | #4 |
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As Tubman says, install a set of 'Speed Bleeders' and you won't have to buy a stand alone bleeder that may or may not work.
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07-15-2017, 06:15 PM | #5 |
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I like pressure bleeding. I made one for less than $30 and they can be purchased. Much better than pumping the pedal. Not prone to vexing leaks like vacuum bleeding. Never used a "speed bleeder" nipple everyone here likes so much but having removed a number of rusty bleed nipples, having a spring-loaded check ball in that environment has obvious liabilities.
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07-15-2017, 08:08 PM | #6 |
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07-15-2017, 10:30 PM | #7 |
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Re: brake bleeder Q
My Harbor Freight brake bleeder works ok .
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07-16-2017, 02:27 AM | #8 | |
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Will look for the 'stainless' variety of speed bleeder..if available. So, when speed bleeders are in use, how do you handle the fluid that is expelled, i.e.- catch can, what ? Also, I'm using the silicone (?) fluid. No leaks so far and brakes are good , however I suspect trapped air, as these new Lincoln brakes should stop a little roadster on a dime. |
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07-16-2017, 04:21 AM | #9 | |
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Don't bother looking for bleeders that are 'stainless' as you have made the excellent choice of using 'silicone' brake fluid. This will pretty much eliminate any issues found when "removing a number of rusty bleed nipples" from sixty to eighty year old cars. Did find the 'speed bleeders' on the shelf at 'Pep Boys'
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07-16-2017, 05:39 AM | #10 |
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So for exchange of original brake bleeders to speed bleeders, the thread size will be?
As see some advertised with a metric thread pitch. Phil NZ |
07-16-2017, 06:00 AM | #11 |
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Just looked up speed bleeders and realized I've been doing it that way with regular ones. Just open the bleeder and have the hose in a container of clear fluid. Repeatedly pumping the pedal pushes old fluid out and the hose being in a liquid does not pull air back in. Must work as I'm still able to stop.
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07-16-2017, 08:04 AM | #14 |
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My question is whats the thread size in a 39 backing plate for the brake bleeder?
Is it 1/8" gas thread or 1/4" gas thread as need to know the size before purchasing the speed bleeder to replace existing brake bleed fitting. hope this is clear. Thanks, Phil NZ |
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07-16-2017, 10:25 AM | #16 |
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Thanks very much for that.
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07-16-2017, 11:09 AM | #17 |
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Re: brake bleeder Q
I like my red neck way of bleeding old Ford brakes with m.c.under car raise car up on hoist tie strong rope to brake pedal clamp vise gripss on pedal so rope wont slide down pedal,now tie other end of rope to heavy item I use an old marine batt.with handle put batt. on a tall block of wood or any thing handy tie rope tight pulling pedal down lift batt, off block let it dangle hit bleeder screw to get rid of air replete process till all air is out of system could just hoist by lowering& raising to work pedal it works for me Cliff.
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07-16-2017, 01:35 PM | #18 |
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i cut a 2x4 the right length to wedge in between the seat and brake pedal. no help needed, works fine
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I think that I see where I will not be able to use these bleeders where they are probably needed most..i.e.-rear. My Lincoln brakes in a '30 roadster, have a situation where there is only about 1/4" from bleeder head to spring end...bummer. So, in order for me to put bleeders on the rear two , I'd have to remove backing plates to install (1" or 11/2"). I guess that I can buy them and then someday when have backing plates off.....install them. |
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However, I feel lucky to have a jack and stands, so no hoist. And, not much ability , nowadays, to make like a pretzel in/or under a car. |
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