- Brake Caliper Speed Bleeders? (The Garage - Harley Davidson)

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wrote about 1 year ago

Anyone have or is using these babies? Been looking at these for a couple years now and I want to buy em but just don't know?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Stainless-Steel-Speed-Bleeder-SB3824HD-SS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3ef5e5a4a2QQitemZ270413440162QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

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wrote about 1 year ago

Interesting, and it looks like you could slip a piece of aquarium tubing over the end so the brake fluid doesn't squirt all over the place.

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Lucky

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Lucky wrote about 1 year ago

Looks pretty cool. Once my son grows up and moves out I may have to look into it. Right now he has the squeeze, release thing down pretty well :)

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RexTheRoadDog

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RexTheRoadDog wrote about 1 year ago

I have been using a hand operated vacuum pump with success but these look very interesting. I will watch this forum with interest.

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JaysonFL

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JaysonFL wrote about 1 year ago

Money Well Spent in my opinion, and found nothing better to be sure will have no air in the lines..

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wrote about 1 year ago

Lucky wrote...

Looks pretty cool. Once my son grows up and moves out I may have to look into it. Right now he has the squeeze, release thing down pretty well :)

Hell, sounds like he may just live with ya forever

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hgsc90

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hgsc90 wrote about 1 year ago, Modified about 1 year ago

Last ones I had a hand on was used and the cap plugs left off or lost. Was over 8 yrs ago on a hydraulic fluid slave system. Rusted bleeder valves stuck shut. Had to be replaced. Brake fluid also draws moisture could also be a problem..If they are blown dry and cap plugs kept in place could be no problem..Stainless steel will resist corrosion but most springs are not, may be the weak link..

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wrote about 1 year ago

hgsc90 wrote...

Last ones I had a hand on was used and the cap plugs left off or lost. Was over 8 yrs ago on a hydraulic fluid slave system. Rusted bleeder valves stuck shut. Had to be replaced. Brake fluid also draws moisture could also be a problem..If they are blown dry and cap plugs kept in place could be no problem..Stainless steel will resist corrosion but most springs are not, may be the weak link..

Thanks for the insight; was just about to order a set, but now

....LOL
Guess I'll research a bit more and see If I can find out it the springs are also stainless...Thanks again

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wrote about 1 year ago

JaysonFL wrote...

Money Well Spent in my opinion, and found nothing better to be sure will have no air in the lines..

So, you have used these I take it Jayson? How long ya had em on? Stainles or standard Zinc? Thanks Bro

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wrote about 1 year ago, Modified about 1 year ago

hgsc90 wrote...

Last ones I had a hand on was used and the cap plugs left off or lost. Was over 8 yrs ago on a hydraulic fluid slave system. Rusted bleeder valves stuck shut. Had to be replaced. Brake fluid also draws moisture could also be a problem..If they are blown dry and cap plugs kept in place could be no problem..Stainless steel will resist corrosion but most springs are not, may be the weak link..

Howard, been reading a bit and find on the stainless steel bleeders, the springs are satinless steel. Also talked with a couple of Indy's and others who have used that swear by them.

I'm odering a set and will let ya'll know.

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RexTheRoadDog

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RexTheRoadDog wrote about 1 year ago, Modified about 1 year ago

Hey Dude, please keep us all informed. I am very interested too. Thanks for taking point here.

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badinfluence1968

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badinfluence1968 wrote about 1 year ago

i'm interested in these myself. let us know fxr

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Krum

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Krum wrote about 1 year ago, Modified about 1 year ago

I used the speed bleeders on the shovel, worked great.

You can slip a piece of aquarium tubing over the end so the brake fluid doesn't squirt all over the place.

You can use an old style pump oil can instead of vacuum pump. Hook hose to end of oil can filled with brake fluid and pump the brake fluid thru the brake caliper up to the master cylinder. This pushes the air up and out instead of pulling it down.

I would check manual for ABS

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Krum

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wrote about 1 year ago

Ordered those babies today. Should be in by Saturday or next Monday. Will keep ya'll abreast.

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wrote about 1 year ago, Modified about 1 year ago

Put the rear speed bleeder in today and work like a champ. Didn't time how long it took to remove old one, install new one and bleed brakes; but I'd say way less than 10 minutes. All very simple; If my dumb ass can do it then ANYBODY can. Gonna do the front two tomorrow; love these things.

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Dualsport

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Dualsport wrote about 1 year ago

Hmmmmm.....this sounds like a great idea!!!!

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g

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g wrote about 1 year ago

yer a pussy .....do it the mans way .

RexTheRoadDog

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RexTheRoadDog wrote about 1 year ago

g wrote...

yer a pussy .....do it the mans way .

Are YA gonna take that DUDE????

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g wrote about 1 year ago

lol,has a long way to come to kick ma ass ,lol

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wrote about 1 year ago, Modified about 1 year ago

g wrote...

yer a pussy .....do it the mans way .

RexTheRoadDog wrote...

Are YA gonna take that DUDE????

How the hell did I miss this for three days? . Just finished putting in the front two speed bleeders and all went good. Replaced the old fluid without a problem and good brakes to ride now. No problems whatsoever with installing the new bleeder but had a bit of a issue with fluid leaking from the master cylinder resivoir. Finally got the rubber boot to line up correctlyn to prevent seepage and all is good....Kept thinking when doing the work how g could call me a pussy; damn that hurts but considering it coming from a sheep fecker; I guess I should not worry much...LOL

The boys are In Meridian, Ms at a karate tournament and James just called telling me Peanut got 1st in kata and 1st in sparring again so I'm gonna go ride a bit now before they get home.....See Ya

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