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Speed Bleeder Size?

3.9K views 14 replies 8 participants last post by  Molsonman  
#1 ·
I got some speed bleeders to go along with my SS brake line upgrades. The fronts are too large for the calipers, and I haven't checked the rear. Brad is looking into the issue but does anyone know the correct size bleeders for front and rear? What I have are 8mm x 1.25.
 
#6 ·
For those still going with speed bleeders, order the 7mm for the fronts.
 
#7 ·
darwin316 said:
these are just direct replacements for the bleeder valves. they are one way so just leave them open about a half of a turn and start squeezing the levers.

on a side note: good luck with the clutch and rear brake. those were a major pain in the ass to do!
What makes it such a pain in the ass? Is it just hard to get all the air out or ?

I'm actually doing front and rear SS Galfer lines, speed bleeders, and a rear brake reservoire conversion at present.
 
#8 ·
I did the same thing over the summer, galfer front and rear brake lines and clutch line and ladybird type 1 reservoir. The rear brake lever provides very little pressure when compared to the front brakes so it'll take a lot longer getting the air out of it. The clutch line is even worse since the clutch lever merely operates a very tiny spring in the clutch reservoir so getting fluid to flow through takes a while. One thing about changing the clutch line though is the brake fluid remains clear for a whole lot longer.
 
#11 ·
I just bought some clear tubing (hardware store) with a diameter large enough to fit over the nipple, and ran the hose to a jar. Took about five min. to get a rock hard rear brake lever.
 
#12 ·
blk1000rr said:
I just bought some clear tubing (hardware store) with a diameter large enough to fit over the nipple, and ran the hose to a jar. Took about five min. to get a rock hard rear brake lever.
Thanks, I'll try that. I've been having a hard time with the one supplied by the kit...
 
#13 ·
Yea Brad they are 7mm. I got speed bleeders for the front brakes, clutch and rear. These are the best ever. Honestly the front brakes took the longest. The rear and clutch was maybe a minute to two minutes???? I did it again just to make sure all the air was out b/c I thought it was awfully quick. Like someone else mentioned the clutch fluid stays clear for a lot longer once you change it out.
 
#14 ·
really? man, i was done with the front brakes quickly. it went from reservoir, to right caliper and left caliper. propably under 10 minutes and just half a container of brake fluid. the clutch took forever cuz i had to send fluid through the new line. maybe that's why, I did both the lines and the speedbleeders at the same time. regardless tho, it'll definitely make it easier to change fluids in the future.
 
#15 ·
darwin316 said:
really? man, i was done with the front brakes quickly. it went from reservoir, to right caliper and left caliper. propably under 10 minutes and just half a container of brake fluid. the clutch took forever cuz i had to send fluid through the new line. maybe that's why, I did both the lines and the speedbleeders at the same time. regardless tho, it'll definitely make it easier to change fluids in the future.
Yea I changed lines on everything too. Don't know why it took the front so long. I was probably doing something wrong???? But LIke I said the clutch and rear were quick. AND I totally agree it definitely makes it easier!!!