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Lin

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Could someone tell me the diameter, length, and thread size for the bugeye brake bleeders so I don't have to pull one to find out? Thanks!!! Are the rear drum bleeders the same as front disc calipers?

I want to order some speed bleeders so if you know the model number, that is what I am really after.

Lin Rose
1959 Bugeye
1960 BT7 in restoration
 
Lin, if you have the discs on the front, they should be 3/8" x 24, and the rears should be 1/4" x 28. At least they are on all of mine. I think they only come in one "fits all" length.
Incidentally, NAPA carries Speed Bleeders, so you may not have to order them.
Jeff
 
Thanks, Jeff. I appreciate the help!
Lin
1959 Bugeye
1960 BT7 in restoration
 
Lin -
I just finished a complete brake restoration on my '59 Bugeye. I have drum brakes all the way around and used 3/8 x 24 Speedbleeders, Part No. SB3824. Here are the available sizes: https://www.speedbleeder.com/size.htm
One problem that I experienced was that the speedbleeder that I used on the clutch slave cylinder would not completely seat in the full closed position. I had to go back to the original bleed screw for that application.
John
AN5 - BJ7
 
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