No need to bleed when replacing the stock bleeders with the speed bleeders.

 

although it definitely wouldn't hurt. loosening the stock bleeders can let air in, let alone taking them off completely.
besides, the nice thing about the speed bleeders is how easy it is to bleed them. so why not?
seems somewhat redundant otherwise...

 

Very good point. :thumbsup:

 

haha thanks

 

just unscrew and remove the stock bleeders and install the speed bleeders. there will be a very small amount of fluid that might leak out. dont squeeze the brake or clutch until the speed bleeders are installed. be careful not to get fluid on your paint or plastics!

 

Has anybody had trouble with the new bleeders from cycle brakes on the group buy? I tried to install the new speed bleeder last night in the rear caliper and the diameter is too small? It will not screw in all the way down and seal? I put the stock bleeder back in and when comparing them side by side the new ones were smaller around the base with the threads? The mm of the wrench is the same? but the the threads are not big enough? ZHmmmm....

 

hey

what size did they send you? because i ran into the same issue. but i bought directly from speed bleeder. but i bought bleeders for my 07 gsxr AND 1000rr. my rear didnt work. for the rear you need SB8125L. i didnt instal the one i needed for my clutch because i used it for the rear. but check the size. but that piece probably fits your clutch or master sylinder. they sent you the wrong size

http://speedbleeder.com/Motorcycle Sizes.htm

this gives you the sizes for all bikes

 

I did not see any different numbers? I will check thanks!

 

Yes fluid will come out and YES you have to bleed your brakes after.

You will get air in the system which compresses and gives you horrible squishy brakes.

Bleeder screws have a seat that should seal before it bottoms out. It does not seal like a bolt and washer would.

 

For those with a 2008, the Front Master Cylinder and Rear Brake both use part #SB8125L (M8x1.25). The Front Brakes use part #SB7100S (M7x1.0).
So if you want to replace all of them, you will need 2 SB8125L's and 2 SB7100S's.

Thought this may help some of you since it isn't listed on the speed bleeders website.

And they get torqued to 5.9 foot pounds except the rear brake which is 4.4 foot pounds.

 

For those with a 2008, the Front Master Cylinder and Rear Brake both use part #SB8125L (M8x1.25). The Front Brakes use part #SB7100S (M7x1.0).
So if you want to replace all of them, you will need 2 SB8125L's and 2 SB7100S's.

EXACTLY what I was looking for. A belated thank you, 5+ years later.

 

Has anybody had trouble with the new bleeders from cycle brakes on the group buy? I tried to install the new speed bleeder last night in the rear caliper and the diameter is too small? It will not screw in all the way down and seal? I put the stock bleeder back in and when comparing them side by side the new ones were smaller around the base with the threads? The mm of the wrench is the same? but the the threads are not big enough? ZHmmmm....

Had the same thing happen to me on my old FZ1. Called them and got very little help. Just left the stock bleeder on and moved on. Seems they're not up to speed on applications. On another note, the front bleeders work good, but if you're looking for no bubbles in the mity-vac, you'll burn through a lot of fluid before you realize it's never going to happen. At any rate, with galfers, sintered brake pads and the bleeders, I got some great brakes out of the deal. Nearly as good as my CBR's.

 

If you remove the bleeders...you need to re-bleed..... no questions about it

 

I can't for the life of me imagine why you would want to install speeders just for the sake of installing them. Are they that blingy?

And yes, bleed after ANY part of your brake system is opened.

 

They really do make bleeding easier.
I had a bad bleeder in my 600RR. So I decide to try a set. And suddenly bleeding was way quicker and less mess.
So I bought a set for my 1000RR. Gonna put them on when I swap masters.


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I hate to ask rehash this but for the 2004 RR, is the info on the speedbleeder site correct?
Has anyone ordered these part numbers for an 04 model year and had problems.
I only ask this because h82loze mentioned only part numbers for the 2008 RR. (thanks but own an 04')

And while I am at it, they (speedbldr) lists shorts for the front and my inspection of my front calipers - are long bleeders. all the rest of the OEM bleeders on my bike are short. Anyone?

 

2007 Bleeders

since most of the parts for the 2007 and 2008 are interchangable would the 2008 part numbers list would be the same for he 2007 right??? Let me know please.... thanks.... seems like from others say the website will not be much help.. thought I would ask the community instead...
thanks

 

since most of the parts for the 2007 and 2008 are interchangable would the 2008 part numbers list would be the same for he 2007 right??? Let me know please.... thanks.... seems like from others say the website will not be much help.. thought I would ask the community instead...
thanks

You could've saved yourself a lot of time by just going to the SpeedBleeders website instead of posting here and waiting for a reply.

But to answer your question, yes and no. If you check out the website, you'll know what I mean.

Edit: Actually the SpeedBleeders website is incorrect. According to Honda's parts fiche, the 07 and 08 use the same front caliper bleeder. So yes, the part numbers I listed for the 08+ are the same for 04-07.

 

I guess i really didn't waste to much time since you answered my question soon after posting... I cross referenced your part #'s and one on the website and one didnt match that is why I asked.I was more so concerned with the clutch size as well. I wasn''t being lazy... so i'm sorry if it seemed as if I was wasting your time and space on this board but it was an honest question. Thanks for the quick reply though.. much appreciated.

 

Even easier, I just sent Brad a PM and asked him to send front/rear speed bleeders for my bike.

 

all honda bleeders will work

use them on everything, they are great IMO

 

I am seeing the MC called for a SB8125 and the rear caliper is a SB8125L. I am sure it really doesn't matter but does anyone know what the difference is and why?

Answered my own question....

 

I am seeing the MC called for a SB8125 and the rear caliper is a SB8125L. I am sure it really doesn't matter but does anyone know what the difference is and why?

The L means long. The length of the bleeder is several mm longer than normal. S means short. Same deal.
So it being too long. It may hit something Inside before the thread locks. So don't assume. Get the correct one.


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You are right, however the length is on the non threaded side so I don't see there being an issue using either of them.

The longer head would make it easier to attach the drain hose however I like the cleaner look of the shorter bleeder.

 

When I was on their site. The difference in length was on the threaded side iirc.
Besides, why would they change the length of the external side? Wouldn't how much threaded portions they have to go thru be more important?


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SNIK looking closer it does look like the shafts are different lengths. In fact the bleeding hole may be in a different location as well. I plan on matching up what the website recommends to avoid any adverse issues.

 

Looks like the biggest difference is in the diameter and length of threaded portion.
http://www.speedbleeder.com/size.htm


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There is a chart on their website. I used it. Then found it on EBay cheaper than all the regular MC parts vendors.


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Spot on man, you can't get any clearer than that. Now everybody knows where to find the answer