Russell brake bleeders with one-way valve

[Falken]

I have a 2010 Honda Fit with discs in the front and drum rears.

I was wondering if anyone knew what bleeders I should order from Russell that would fit my car?

I am interested in using these to make bleeding the brakes fast and easy to do it every 2 years with Honda Dot 3 brake fluid, and only use 1 400ml bottle.

Anyone use these and like them? I am interested in the Russell brand because I can get them locally.

So if you know the part numbers that would be a great help! Thanks guys.

 

[Bottom_Feeder]

The Fit isn't listed specifically but at least the part numbers for other Honda models are. It's a start.

http://www.russellperformance.com/mc/speed/import.shtml

http://www.russellperformance.com/mc/speed/img/reference_chart_lg.jpg

 

[Bottom_Feeder]

You also might get lucky cross-referencing and comparing sizes.

http://www.speedbleeder.com/automobile_applications.htm#Honda

http://www.speedbleeder.com/size.htm

 

[bdcardinal]

I have the Speed Bleeder versions on my Mustang and my Volvo, the Brembo calipers make it expensive. They work awesome as advertised. The only issue I could see is if you live in a salt/rust state, but if you are loosening them often it shouldn't be an issue.

 

[Ken2]

The sealant on the threads of the SpeedBleeders are a help at preventing rust on their threads. On ordinary bleeders a dab of pipe thread paste both prevents rust and seals when the bleeder is loosened. I'm not familiar with the Russell bleeders. Evidently Russell is either re-selling the Speed Bleeder brand or bought the rights to use the name.

Off topic--I recently had a Russell Edelbrock stainless brake hose blow out on my Tundra. A couple of days before I'd towed a car trailer & car over a mountain highway--the trailer had surge brakes...no truck brakes = no trailer brakes. I'm not a big Russell fan.

 

[The Critic]

The one man bleeder that you can make with aquarium tubing and a soda bottle will accomplish the same goal.

 

[mechtech2]

There is no need to seal standard bleeders when they are open. None.

A one man bleeder from tubing and a bottle is NO WAY the same as a valved speed bleeder. It is a poor and flawed method.


Speed bleeders a a very good method.

 

[The Critic]

Originally Posted By: mechtech2
There is no need to seal standard bleeders when they are open. None.

A one man bleeder from tubing and a bottle is NO WAY the same as a valved speed bleeder. It is a poor and flawed method.


Speed bleeders a a very good method.


It is not perfect, but it does work most of the time.

 

[mechtech2]

It can't be trusted at all.
No mechanic would use this.
You are sucking back and forth whatever - old fluid, air. There is no valve.
Pure luck doesn't count here.

A variation with 2 people can be OK, but you stated single person use.