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BoostFrenzy
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Joined: Fri Aug 31, 2007 12:56 am Posts: 703 Location: West L.A.
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Cheap reverse brake bleeding tool
Just watched an episode of "Gearz" on Speed and he was using one of these for his "knuckle buster" project. The theory behind it works in my mind so I'm thinking about getting one of their cheaper models to do a flush and a bleed on my system.
Just tossing this out there for guys that bleed their system often before/during/after a track event. Or just really need to change the fluid like I do haha.
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 2:01 pm |
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christ
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Joined: Mon Jan 01, 1979 5:00 am Posts: 5739 Location: D-Town
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Re: Cheap reverse brake bleeding tool
One word: Speedbleeder.
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 2:42 pm |
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BoostFrenzy
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Joined: Fri Aug 31, 2007 12:56 am Posts: 703 Location: West L.A.
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Re: Cheap reverse brake bleeding tool
_________________ Nick: 2010 Evo GSR
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 3:00 pm |
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christ
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Joined: Mon Jan 01, 1979 5:00 am Posts: 5739 Location: D-Town
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Re: Cheap reverse brake bleeding tool
What are you talking about? It's the same principle as regular bleeders. The inner bleed hole is on the side of the bleeder so when you turn 1/4-1/2 a turn, it'll line up with the caliper hole and allow the fluid to escape. When tightened, there is no fluid tension on the ball or spring whatsoever. Their only downside is being soft aluminum which makes them prone to snapping off when you over tighten them but was done to make them easier to extract. They do however sell stainless steel ones for a little bit more.
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 3:07 pm |
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SOADweskey
No More 2.3L
Joined: Tue May 22, 2007 7:36 pm Posts: 4412 Location: Jacksonville, FL
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Re: Cheap reverse brake bleeding tool
I have used one these $30 tools for bleeding brake and clutch systems for over 10 years.
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:12 pm |
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boosting_laser
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Joined: Tue May 22, 2007 10:48 pm Posts: 781 Location: Whittier
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Re: Cheap reverse brake bleeding tool
Speedbleeders aren't always the way to go, especially for those that work on more then their own cars. Boostfrenzy good find. Like Wes I also use the vac pump with great results.
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 5:20 pm |
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turboawdfanatic
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Joined: Tue Aug 14, 2007 2:39 pm Posts: 3013 Location: La Habra
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Re: Cheap reverse brake bleeding tool
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:49 pm |
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gordonbradford
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Joined: Fri Jan 09, 2009 11:45 am Posts: 325 Location: Phoenix, AZ
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Re: Cheap reverse brake bleeding tool
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:42 pm |
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christ
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Joined: Mon Jan 01, 1979 5:00 am Posts: 5739 Location: D-Town
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Re: Cheap reverse brake bleeding tool
_________________ it is physically impossible to open your mouth and tilt your head back and forth at the same time.
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Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:16 pm |
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DimondStar
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Joined: Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:00 pm Posts: 1061 Location: Rancho Cucamonga CA
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Re: Cheap reverse brake bleeding tool
The speedbleeders look kinda cool. lol. I'm Going to read up on those.
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Lenny 15
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Joined: Tue May 22, 2007 10:44 pm Posts: 1071 Location: Garden Grove
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Re: Cheap reverse brake bleeding tool
Just used my trusty Mighty Vac today on my 2g... good enough for me.
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