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Hi - has anyone tried the Speed Bleeder to bleed the clutch hydraulic system? Here is the website:

https://www.speedbleeder.com/

I don't know if they make the correct size for a Spridget but it looks like a good idea. I want to bleed my clutch system to ensure that it doesn't have any air. I was also thinking of buying a Mityvac until I saw this speed bleeder. Any comments on what the best tool or procedure to use is? Thanks.
 
Tony, I have seen those on the market as well and have been contemplating a switch to them. They do have sizes to fit LBCs!!
 
Wow, sent em an email.
 
It sounds like a good way to go. I would love some input from someone who actually has them installed for a while!! Anyone out there?
 
Can't speak for the Speedbleeder, but the only downside to the Mityvac is that some bubbles will seep in around the bleeder threads, so you'll keep seeing small bubbles even after the air is bled out. I can tell when the bubbles are actually air in the system or just air seeping past the threads, so just to make sure there's no air I let the bleeder "bleed" a little using gravity before I close it off. Otherwise, I've bled a completely dry brake system and the clutch system using the Mityvac with no problems.
 
I am with Dave on this. I always use a mightvac for the first bleed of the system...then let the car sit over night and finsh up with a few old fashion bleeds just to make sure. The good thing about the mightvac is that there is no chance of airrating sp? the fluid or bottoming out the piston.
Cheers, David.
 
I bought one of those E-Z Bleed kits years ago from VB with the air-chuck that hooks to the tire valve to pressurize the master and it worked OK, but I am back to the old fashioned way. I like the idea of the Speed Bleeders because they would make bleeding a one-man operation, as no-one would have to be manning the bleeder screws
 
Mike - I received an email response on the speed bleeders. Here is the response:

<span style="color: #FF0000">The size(s) that you need for your application is as follows:
Clutch...SB71620
The bleeders are $7 ea. and $4.95 S&H. You can purchase through our website under secure ordering or call us 888-879-7016.
When you order Speed Bleeder consider ordering the "Bleeder / Bag Combo". It will make bleeding your brakes even easier. It consists of a 30 inch length of silicone tubing that is specifically sized to the Speed Bleeders and a bleeder bag that looks like an IV bag that is used in hospitals. Attach one end of the hose to the Speed Bleeder nipple and the other end to the bleeder bag. Open the Speed Bleeder 1/4 turn and proceed to bleed your caliper or wheel cylinder. The fluid will be contained in the bleeder bag and eliminates any unnecessary mess.
Speed Bleeder can be ordered at https://speedbleeder.zoovy.com

Thanks
Michael Sulwer </span>

I haven't decided to buy one and try it out. Has anyone used these bleeders with the check valve?
 
You used to be able to buy them at your local NAPA autoparts store. I've used them, but not on my Midget. They worked fine the first time I used them, but I then sold the car, so I could not say if they worked when the brakes needed to be re-bled.
 
Well I ordered one for the Midget. I'll see how it works out and let everyone know.

Tony
 
Tony, when you say you ordered one, is that a kit for the whole car or just one nipple? If I make the purchase, I would like to have one at each wheel and one at the clutch. A bit pricey that way.

Trevor, I too remember something like that being available from Napa!
 
Ordered one?
 
You can still get them at NAPA. At least my local store still has them. A lot cheaper than on-line.
I prefer my remote setup for the clutch.
Jeff
 
I really like your remote setup too Jeff. Anyone who has done the job a few times "the old-fashioned way" would!!!
 
Mike, I'd have to sit down and figure it out, and look at the various configurations required. I've got everything from Bugeyes to a '74 here to play with but no 1500. (And, it's going to <u>stay</u> that way! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif)
Jeff
 
I totally agree...as I said, I reverted to the old-fashioned way! A major problem I ran into with EZ bleed was that it was still a two-man job because to bleed the system correctly the pedal had to be depressed as the bleeder was closed otherwise the pistons in the clutch slave or wheel cyl.s were blown out if you closed the bleeders and then depressed the pedals (too much fluid in the system)!!!
 
Jeff, you could count on me as a customer. I'll take one remote bleeder kit and one hub puller. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif
 
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