If you have a few spare $'s consider SPEED BLEEDERS. I have installed a set in the Z & they work as the advertisements claim. They sure make bleeding the brakes & clutch EASY! Something else to consider is their brake fluid bag (for catching the expelled brake fluid) & silicon hose, NO MESS! Highly recommended & pricing is reasonable.
Are you on the payroll? cause it's a pretty good plug. Do you have a link for these? i've never heard of them.
NO! Definately not! I've tried various other methods of bleeding previously, couldn't believe how quick & easy it was doing it one out. The bag sure helps.
Are they metric? I looked a few years ago and they were all in imperial sizes. Where did you get them? Ben
Yes they are metric thread sizes, however the external hex size is imperial. The front & rear are the same part no. I got them direct from Speed Bleeder Inc. USA.
Just a note of caution with the SB's -- after they're installed be very sure to inspect them for a few days. Sometimes one will leak causing brake fluid to mess up the finish on wheels. FYI2 - They also work very well for the clutch system - nice easy way to bleed the slave cylinder.
Ive never heard of those before. I regulary change out my brake fluid and these will really make the job a lot easier (plus the girlfriend can finally be let off the hook for pumping the pedals:biggrin: )
2nd'd. Seems like most people recommend installing them to actually bleed the system, then returning to the stock bleeders after you have finished due to the above mentioned issues with them leaking. :zlove:
Ruining the finish on your wheels will be the LEAST of your concerns in regards to leaking brake fluid, how about not having any brakes if it drains empty? lol
Seems like when they leak - more drips and drabs than a lot. Just enough to mess up finished surfaces... Yes - even better idea to use them then remove them once all the air is out...
Re: LEAKING Once tightened, they function exactly the same as the OEM nipples. That is, the tapered seat between the nipple & caliper creates the seal. If they weren't tightened sufficiently then they would certainly leak, just as OEM nipples would.
Sealing surface is the same as a normal bleeder when tight So they can't leak unless they aren't done up correctly
I think the main issue is that not all of them are manufactured to high quality standards. Small manufacturing imperfections causes them not to seal perfectly causing a small leak. FYI -- I bought a set, one is still working just fine down on my clutch slave cylinder. Other one was installed on the engine bay clutch bleed point. No matter how tight I wrenched it -- once the engine bay got a little warm it had a small leak. Only way I knew was that the dust boot kept falling off - finally figured out what was going on. Put in the old valve and never had any issues...
Did you confirm that the bleeder for the clutch is actually the same as for the brakes ? Same end profile ?
