speed bleeder valves

[darkcherrymetallic]

Hi,

I was trying to bleed my brake fluid today and found it too be rather cumbersome. I bought a Mityvac hand pump and it worked okay, but was rather slow. I have a 2002 grand prix gtp and the bleeder valve rubber covers on the left side of the car were gone and there was rust everywhere. The bleeder screws were too rusted out that I couldn't turn it anymore. I was searching for easier bleeder screws online and came across the speed bleeder. (http://speedbleeder.zoovy.com)

My question is have anyone used them before? Any suggestions would help. Also, it seemed that the dimensions for my 2002 requires a bleeder screw with the following dimension: M10-1.5 X 30Mm, but the dimensions of the speed bleeder that is closest to this is M10 x 1.0 x 31.35. Would a replacement bleeder screw that is 1.35 Mm longer be okay?

Thanks

[richtazz]

Yes, as long as the thread pitch and the cone shaped end are the same. Bleeder valves seal at the cone, so as long as the longer bleeder doesn't cause an interference issue because it sticks out further from the caliper, you're good to go.

I've never used anything like those, but if you decide to try them, let us know how they hold up.

[tblake]

Wow, I might just of for regular stainless bleeders if they wont rust together. I have never seen these speed bleeders before, but it seems like a good concept. Whether or not it actually works is anyones guess. Problem is in order to use it you will still have to loosen it a quarter turn.

[doctorhrdware]

I have the mighty vac bleeder, I thought it was easy to use. It did not take very long to bleed my rear brakes. When I had a brake line burst, I bought it so I did not need a second person. I did not think it was slow.

[richtazz]

I agree, I hate bleeding brakes, but my vacuum bleeder is a Godsend! Makes it quick and easy. The biggest issue is making sure the adaptor hose fits the bleeder tightly to keep air from getting in. I use a small pinch clamp (like the OEM's use for the radiator overflow hose) at the fitting to get a good tight seal.

[doctorhrdware]

I have the thick clear vacuum hose that I got with vacuum pump that was used with medical diagnostic equipment. The hose fits nice and tight on the bleeder screw. But I did buy the kit in order to have the vacuum container for the used brake fluid. I did not have any of the needed accessories to bleed the brakes.

[darkcherrymetallic]

Although the stainless steel bleeder valves from Speed Bleeder were expensive in my opinion I still purchased them. Each was twice as expensive as a steel speed bleeder from an auto part store, but I didn't want them rusting up so much on me. I replaced my bleeder valves with the speed bleeder valves and flushed out my brake fluid. Speaking for myself, the speed bleeder method is so much less messy and quicker than my hand held mityvac.

[HotZ28]

I installed speed bleeders on my Camaro back in 94 and they work OK, but I prefer the vacuum pump to remove all the old fluid from the calipers. The reservoir let's you see when you have clean fluid flowing. BTW, to insure that you have a tight seal on the bleeder screw, pull 20 in-Hg on the pump gage before opening the bleeder screw. Once you have fluid flowing, keep the vacuum up to 15-20 in-Hg & close the bleeder valve with over 10 in-Hg on the gage! Very easy procedure!