Anyone used speed bleeders?

[TerryMason]

I need to bleed by brakes again, and am thinking about putting in some speed bleeders:

http://www.quadratec.com/manufacture/Speed+Bleeder/

They look like a no brainer, as long as they are well made and safe. Any opinions?

 

[firemanharry]

The worse thing that can happen over time is the spring rots and they become regular bleeders, right? The ol' rubber hose and a Mason jar always did the trick for me.

They MIGHT get me to spend the extra coin if I had to replace my bleeders for some reason, but to just buy them.......I'd rather put it gas in my tank.

 

[TwistedCU]

I use a pump so I can bleed brakes myself.

like this one:

 

[currupt4130]

I just do the rubber hose with a bolt in the end and a small slit in it.

 

[redrooster]

Some Autozones carry speed bleeders in the "Help" section. Bring one of your old bleeders in to make sure you get the right thread size.
I run the speed bleeders all the way around because I work by myself alot. Here is the trick I use: Purchase speed bleeders. Go to Lowe's and buy some clear polyethylene hose...I think 1/4" fits over the bleeder. It comes in a package with 10' or so. Collect 4 clear water bottles with caps. Cut holes in the caps and insert the clear hose. The bottles will collect the brake fluid so you don't make a mess. Install your speed bleeders. Put the hose on the end of each bleeder and then route the hose upward and hang it on the nearest object available. Very important for the hose to go upward. You will be able to stand next to the jeep and pump the pedal with your hand while looking at the clear hose to see if air bubbles are rising as you pump.
Follow basic bleeding procedures, making sure to top off the master often. I bleed with the engine off. You should start bleeding not at the furthest wheel necessarily, but the one that has the most brake line length to it. Another important tip is to pump the pedal slowly. Pumping fast makes the big bubbles turn to tiny bubbles and increases difficulty. When you see no more bubbles in the hose, then you can tighten down the bleeder and move on to the next one.
I have been doing this method for several years with good results. Bleeding can be a major headache and the clear hose trick helps a lot. Good luck.

 

[TerryMason]

Red,
That's exactly what I plan on doing. I've used the one man bleeders before, which is a hose that goes over the bleeder, and into a bottle that magnetically mounts to the chassis. The bottle works ok, but these things look great. Advanceauto didn't have one listed for me, so I just ordered a set from qudratec for the front. I'll let you guys know what I think


Currupt,
your method seems pretty smooth, I'm guessing that if done properly, the air can't get back in.

 

[redrooster]

Local race shops sometimes have the Russell brand as well if you decide to add them to the rear.

 

[currupt4130]

Currupt,
your method seems pretty smooth, I'm guessing that if done properly, the air can't get back in.

Yea, you just have to make the slit nice and small so that the tube closes back around it after you quit pushing fluid. It's worked well for me and a bunch of guys I run with. Works best with real flexy rubber tubing.