A better way to use speed bleeders

[hate2work]

A better way to use speed bleeders~

Just buy one speed bleeder, stick it thread first into the end of a 20" piece of clear tubing, making sure the connection is air tight. Put the other end of the tubing over your bleeder fitting on your caliper, open the fitting and pump your brakes. When new fluid appears with no bubbles, tighten your bleeder fitting. The speed bleeder in the end of the hose will prevent air from coming back up the hose into your brake lines. Remove the hose and move to the next caliper. Make sure you top off your brake fluid reservoir frequently.

Some advantages of doing it this way...

You get the speed bleeder convenience without the hassle of changing all your fittings.

No need to get the exact size of threads for your car. ( This can be a challenge )

Portable from car to car. ( Always nice )

No need to buy multiple sets of bleeders for every car you own. ( Money saver )

You keep the OE bleeder fitting on your rig. ( Less chance of crossed threads and/or leaking seats that don't match exactly )

 

[d00df00d]

Good idea!

 

[UNC197]

Yes, great idea. I may try that when I am installing all four I just bought.

Seriously, this is a very good idea and I will try it before I install all of mine. If your idea works just as well, I will recommend this to others.

 

[willix]

I like it.

 

[Asterix]

Cons: speed bleeders come in pairs
the threads of the regular bleed screw leak badly and can let in air

It takes all of 10 seconds to unscrew the regular screw and thread in the new one. Plus a pair is only $10, meaning $20/car.

Asterix

 

[mechtech2]

Right.The big problem with this method is the threads n the original bleeders.
They are going to leak air.

This method is NOT good or to be recommended at all!