I hate bleeding brakes / brake bleeder screws?

[Samckitt]

Anyone using brake bleeder screws from Russell, Earl's or Doorman (or others) like these:

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

How well do they work?

I have found them for F body "LT1" rear calipers that I have on the rear of the Monte, but can't find any for C5 Vette front calipers. Anyone have any idea what thread they are?

[MrQuick]

its a one way valve that releases fluid when slightly pressurized. A one way check valve holds fluid in when your pedal returns.


I hear they work good.

[Bow Tie 67]

I did mine yesterday, used a 1 x 2 wedged against the brake pedal and the rear roof. If you cut it to the right length it will have a slight bend to it. When I turn the bleeder on the caliper I can hear the 1 x 2 hit the steering wheel as it releases its tension. Oh course my car has no headliner, but this works well when alone.

[Samckitt]

its a one way valve that releases fluid when slightly pressurized. A one way check valve holds fluid in when your pedal returns.


I hear they work good.

I figured it was some kind of one way valve., wondered if they worked "well". The Earl's ones are made a little different. They look like:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/09/ear280025erl_w-1.jpg

[kmcanally]

I have the speed bleeders on my Mustang. They work good...no complaints.

[critter]

Ditto on the "speed bleeder" style screws. Many folks make them now and they work. One thing to know, repeated use wipes out the teflon coating on the threads. Re-coating in thread sealer will keep them from sucking air around the threads once you've used them a bunch and worn off the original coating.

[Charley Lillard]

If you have a air compressor, do a Ebay search for Vacula. Best bleeder I have ever used and it is not messy. Moves fluid fast enough to pull air bubbles downhill.

[zbugger]

I have the Earl's speed bleeders on the stock calipers on my Camaro. I think they worked just fine. I had a clear bottle with a clear tube going into it to bleed the brakes, and they bled very well. Helped me quite a bit because I normally work on my car alone. Although now my girlfriend wants to work on the car with me, so that's a plus.

[meenaggie]

I have used the speed bleeders with success before on wheel cylinders (drums). Just crack the speed bleeder to make use of the sealent on the threads so they work properly and keep pumping. Just make sure you check the master cylinder more often becuase you can drain it before you realize it. Like the previous post I used a small bottle and clear tubing. I filled up the botle before the master was drained. Great for replacing all of the fluid in an older car.

[osdmike]

I use the Speed Bleeders !
They are perfect when You have a balance bar,when You have to bleed front and rear at the same time.
Just open up a 1/2 turn and pump the pedal.
Well worth the money !

http://russellperformance.com/mc/speed/domestic.shtml

:twothumbs

[rohrt]

This thread is comming just in time. Is their any local part stores that carry this in stock or can order them for me?

[Samckitt]

I use the Speed Bleeders !
They are perfect when You have a balance bar,when You have to bleed front and rear at the same time.
Just open up a 1/2 turn and pump the pedal.
Well worth the money !

http://russellperformance.com/mc/speed/domestic.shtml

:twothumbs

Thanks for that link, it shows the one for the C5 Vette. The page I found didn't list them.





This thread is comming just in time. Is their any local part stores that carry this in stock or can order them for me?

I have seen the Doorman ones at Autozone, but not the Russell or Earl's ones. Order them from Summit racing.

[David Pozzi]

You can buy a bleeder hose with check valve in it, it slips on your regular bleeders. Most auto parts stores have them. I'd put some teflon tape on the bleeders to prevent sucking air past the threads. The speed bleeders appear to have some kind of sealer already applied.
http://www.toolking.com/otc(divisionofspxcorp.)_otc4599.aspx
David

[Tom Vogel]

[quote=Charley Lillard]If you have a air compressor, do a Ebay search for Vacula.:hmm: which one are you talking about? They show several.
Tom

[Rick Dorion]

I've used them with success. They work as claimed. I now have a Motive pressure bleeder and prefer it. In the past two weeks I've done complete replacements on two old vehicles ( my 'new' 92 Volvo wagon and my 97 GMC truck) and it was a snap to bleed the entire system.

[Charley Lillard]

Tom. I have this one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vacula-Vacuum-Brake-Bleeder-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2em20Q2el1116Q QitemZ360012504499

[Skip Fix]

The Oreilley's here have many of the speed bleeders in stock.

[Samckitt]

The Oreilley's here have many of the speed bleeders in stock.

What brand? Do you think Doorman ones are the same as the Russel ones?

[bochnak]

You can buy a bleeder hose with check valve in it, it slips on your regular bleeders. Most auto parts stores have them. I'd put some teflon tape on the bleeders to prevent sucking air past the threads. The speed bleeders appear to have some kind of sealer already applied.
http://www.toolking.com/otc(divisionofspxcorp.)_otc4599.aspx (http://www.toolking.com/otc%28divisionofspxcorp.%29_otc4599.aspx)
David

I have used this as well and costs about $3.

Thanks for the tip on teflon around the threads. The last time I used this tool on a bleeder that was a bit loose, and ended up finding a helper since it was sucking air.

[MtotheIKEo]

I have used them a lot and definitely recommend them.

I have used both the Russel and Earl's versions and the Russels worked much better. The Earl's always leaked.