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Speed Bleeders anyone?
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Wed Jun 06, 2018 6:11 pm
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I've never used speed bleeders on the brakes but I'm considering it. $26 seems a pretty inexpensive way to speed the brake flush/bleed process. Has anyone had any negative experiences with them? |
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Instead of replacing the bleeders with speed bleeders, I have thought of using this speed bleeder setup.
Lee
2016 R1200RS Iowa, USA |
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I also like the external check valve. Now you've made the choice more difficult Lee. |
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Zitat von To and Fro im Beitrag #3 
Lee
2016 R1200RS Iowa, USA |
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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #2 How do you find this, Lee - good? Any pros and cons? Regards, |
Zitat von Grumpy Goat im Beitrag #5 At first I was using a MityVac plastic unit but the brake fluid seemed to ruin it after one use, even though it's made for brake fluid. The parts store replaced 3 units before I tried the off brand unit I showed the link for. This is the MityVac I used at first. https://smile.amazon.com/MV8000-Automoti...c+brake+bleeder I have only used the metal bleeder on both bikes once. I'll find out this year if the brake fluid ruins this one also. It works but it's slow because I pump up the unit, open the bleeder, close the bleeder, and repeat. It would probably work to pump the unit, open the bleeder, then keep pumping to empty the reservoir, but I have not tried this method. I was worried if I happened to loose vacuum I would suck in air. The big advantage is it's a one man job. Before Debbie had to help with brake and clutch bleeding. The best setup was bleeding the wheel circuit on a bike with servo brakes. Turn the ignition on, press the lever, open the bleeder and the servo pump would run 4 or 5 ounces through in a second or two. Lee |
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I have used the Motion Pro speed bleeder for years. It works on everything. |
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Speed bleeders are magic. Why wouldn't they just be standard on every hydraulic brake system?
I ride 2016 R1200RS, 2018 R1200GSA, 2016 Honda PCX150
my wife rides 2016 R1200RS, 2015 Honda PCX150 |
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Zitat von MrVvrroomm im Beitrag #9 I agree. I routinely put them anytime I buy a bike |
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