Speed bleeders question - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Corbusa · 11-05-2011

Does anyone use these? I am a nut for maintenance. I'd rather prevent then fix.. So I was thinking of speed bleeders on the brakes , and was also curious about the clutch slave...

mike100 · 11-05-2011

I've never used them, but heard they are only good for a couple of uses.

All I know for sure is that if I can find a helper, I can bleed my brakes the old fashioned way in about 20 minutes. You can also get 95% of the air out of a new caliper with a mighty-vac tool if you are in a bind and are working solo. I always bleed the old fashioned way because I know how the end reult will turn out.

Corbusa · 11-05-2011

Hey Mike , I havent heard or had an issue with them .. I have used them for years with motorcycles & trucks...
I may ask a lot of dumb questions ( it seems) But I'd rather ask a few stupid questions than make any mistakes .. The ZR is a new animal to me..
Thanks for looking out ....

Gunny · 11-05-2011

speed bleeders

I've put them on every Vette I've had ... no issues and bleeding is quick & easy.

George

tomtom72 · 11-07-2011

I have them. They work great, but the issue is if you bleed a lot then the factory sealant will start to wear out. Soooo, when you order your stuff just order an extra tube of sealant from the web site. You apply it and bake for 20min(?) @ 140* (?) and you're good to go again.

Tom

Corbusa · 11-07-2011

Good point , Thanks TomTom.. I think the part number for the bleeders is SB1010 . If I am incorrect let me know.... Cheers

11-05-2011	#1
Corbusa Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TN Posts: 581	Speed bleeders question Does anyone use these? I am a nut for maintenance. I'd rather prevent then fix.. So I was thinking of speed bleeders on the brakes , and was also curious about the clutch slave...

11-05-2011	#2
mike100 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 1,802	Re: Speed bleeders question I've never used them, but heard they are only good for a couple of uses. All I know for sure is that if I can find a helper, I can bleed my brakes the old fashioned way in about 20 minutes. You can also get 95% of the air out of a new caliper with a mighty-vac tool if you are in a bind and are working solo. I always bleed the old fashioned way because I know how the end reult will turn out.

11-05-2011	#3
Corbusa Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TN Posts: 581	Re: Speed bleeders question Hey Mike , I havent heard or had an issue with them .. I have used them for years with motorcycles & trucks... I may ask a lot of dumb questions ( it seems) But I'd rather ask a few stupid questions than make any mistakes .. The ZR is a new animal to me.. Thanks for looking out ....

11-05-2011	#4
Gunny Join Date: May 2005 Location: Georgia Mountains Posts: 927	Re: Speed bleeders question speed bleeders I've put them on every Vette I've had ... no issues and bleeding is quick & easy. George __________________ George Jones Founding Member #14 www.zrwon.com

11-07-2011	#5
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Speed bleeders question I have them. They work great, but the issue is if you bleed a lot then the factory sealant will start to wear out. Soooo, when you order your stuff just order an extra tube of sealant from the web site. You apply it and bake for 20min(?) @ 140* (?) and you're good to go again. Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

11-07-2011	#6
Corbusa Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TN Posts: 581	Re: Speed bleeders question Good point , Thanks TomTom.. I think the part number for the bleeders is SB1010 . If I am incorrect let me know.... Cheers