Speed Bleeder experience

[Edmond]

Guys,

Was thinking about picking up some Speed Bleeders.

I talked to a few other guys and some of them had some experiences with leaking. Others said that a better method to thoroughly bleed was bottom up.

My thing is, I don't want to hassle anyone for help so I want to keep it a 1 man operation.

For $7 each bleeder, it looks like it'll be worth it.

How exactly does the bleeder work? From what I gather:

You remove the old bleeder
Replace with the Speed Bleeder
Pump the brakes

Is it really that simple?

 

[bdcardinal]

its that simple. I have had them on my mustang and on my Volvo, btw 6 bleeders on the mustang and 8 on the Volvo add up quick.

 

[senquack]

I have had them on my car for maybe 3 years now and they're nice. No leaks. Very little mess compared to the other one-man alternative, the vacuum pump reservoir.

For clarification, you actually loosen the speed bleeder a quarter turn or so (the directions will say how much) and then it is ready to purge fluid and air. When done, re-tighten.

 

[d00df00d]

I had them on my old car ('95 Nissan Maxima). Yes, it is that simple. Good product.

 

[PT1]

I have them on my Harley. You only open them 1/4 turn to bleed. Very easy to use.

 

[slammds15]

I does anyone have a link ? I've never heard of them.

 

[Edmond]

Originally Posted By: slammds15
I does anyone have a link ? I've never heard of them.


Link: http://www.speedbleeder.com/

 

[Hootbro]

What is wrong with just getting your wife, girlfriend, friend, domestic partner, worthless kid, circus midget or highly trained dog to just pump the brakes while you bleed them? Seem to be cheaper.

 

[slammds15]

Wow thats pretty simple, does it work well? Also how well does it fair out with corrosion?

 

[hooligan24]

had mine installed for over three years. I love them. no mess, just hook up the tube to the bleeder, crack the bleeder open, pump the pedal a few times and watch the bubbles go through the tube. I bleed my brakes between sessions at the roadcourse. If you can reach the bleeder screws without lifting the car, you can bleed all 4 calipers in about 5 minutes with no help from anyone. I would say I have bleed my brake system 20+ times since installing them, and I have yet to have any problems. A+ product in my book.

 

[mechtech2]

Make sure the 'O' rings on the bleeders don't tear - keep them lubricated.
A vacuum type bleed system is a very good alternative - like a Mity Vac or similar.
Keep your reservoir full! They go down fast.

 

[swalve]

mechtech2 is right- I don't have experience with them, but I've looked at them in the store. I worry that air can suck back in through the threads while doing the bleed. Maybe that is solved with technique- lifting the pedal slowly so reverse pressure doesn't build in the lines.

Maybe that can be solved by putting a pressure bleeder on the reservoir that is under just a small amount of pressure- just enough to overcome any suck back that could occur...?

Once they are tightened down, however, they should work just as well as any other bleeder. The taper on the bleeder meshes with the seat in the caliper and makes the seal. So if the taper or the seat is faulty, it will leak.

 

[Q451990]

I have used them on a couple of cars... no problems at all. The threads have a coating that prevent leaking and sucking air back through the threads. I greatly prefer this method to the Mighty Vac (sore hands), or having the wife pumping the clutch instead of the brake every third time

Heath

 

[mechtech2]

It is the coating/seal that is in question.
Sure, when new or if everything is perfect they can work great.

 

[PF52]

Originally Posted By: Q451990
... or having the wife pumping the clutch instead of the brake every third time


LOL I see its happened to you too!