Speed Bleeders

Sean · Postby **Sean** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:08 pm

I've got them too.

Bought through an online vendor in Australia, for under $50

Andrew · Postby **Andrew** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:25 am

Yay, they arrived in under a week from the US -

sab · Postby **sab** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 8:52 am

Andrew wrote:Yay, they arrived in under a week from the US -

Yay!

jules · Postby **jules** » Wed May 31, 2006 4:43 pm

\"After bubble-free fluid comes out of the Speed BleederÂ® screw, close the Speed BleederÂ® until it seats.\"

How would you know it's bubble free when you're pumping away in the cabin?

Jules

Postby **Okibi** » Wed May 31, 2006 5:01 pm

Jules, i think you need to have a little more control than just \"pumping away\", it's all in the technique.

You also have to make sure the reservoir under the bonnet still has enough fluid.

I prefer to use 2 people for the job, itâ€™s a lot easier than the more manual option.

Andrew · Postby **Andrew** » Wed May 31, 2006 5:05 pm

Okibi's right, its still a two person job but a much easier one.

The second person can also make sure the hose doesnt come off the bleeder and squirt brake fluid all over the place :shock:

Babalouie · Postby **Babalouie** » Wed May 31, 2006 5:16 pm

jules wrote:"After bubble-free fluid comes out of the Speed BleederÂ® screw, close the Speed BleederÂ® until it seats."

How would you know it's bubble free when you're pumping away in the cabin?

Jules

I loop the bleeder upwards, so that if there are any bubbles, you will see them sitting in the top of the loop. I jump out of the car every 10 pumps to refill the reservoir, and have a look at the fluid coming out. Basically I keep going until after all the bubbles are gone, and until the tube has got only fresh, clear fluid instead of old yellow fluid. I reckon it's not just about getting rid of the bubbles, it's about replacing the old fluid in the lines with new fluid.

Speedbleeder also make a fluid-resistant tube, and a bleeder bag, which work really well, no mess.