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Oemtech · 06-23-2009, 11:26 AM

The proto types are in the mail. Once i receive them I will install, test and report back. Assuming the test goes well I will get them in stock asap.

Easyrider · 06-23-2009, 07:50 PM

I'll be waiting to see your evaluation. I'm due for a brake fluid change!

Dmiles · 06-23-2009, 08:14 PM

Same here! Looks like a good idea...

wa8yxm · 06-24-2009, 10:12 AM

That looks... VERY INTERESTING.. I too await your review

I may wish to order some.. (Why they have not made 'em standard for many years? GOOD QUESTION)

Joe Gilbert · 06-24-2009, 04:45 PM

Great Dale. I think I started this issue so I'm pleased you followed through to have these produced. I'll also place an order when they become available.

JoeG

DriVer · 06-24-2009, 06:44 PM

Dale, Just send me a set (4) with an Invoice.

Full-Timers · 06-24-2009, 09:23 PM

Will this require that we remove the stock bleeders and install the Speed Bleeders then after bleeding remove the Speed bleeders and reinstall the stock bleeders? Seem like if we didn’t do this they would be squirting out brake fluid every time we made a stop. If this is fact then it seems like more of a hassle than the conventional way.

DriVer · 06-25-2009, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Full-Timers

Seem like if we didn’t do this they would be squirting out brake fluid every time we made a stop. If this is fact then it seems like more of a hassle than the conventional way.

Full-Timers, What you maybe omitting in consideration is that the Speed Bleeder is secured and locked in the same manner as the conventional bleeder by a clockwise application of force with a wrench. When you open the SB it will only flow fluid on the application of pressure. The check valve prevents the entry of air when you let off the pedal as it is under spring tension.

Full-Timers · 06-25-2009, 08:48 AM

Oh, I understand now. Looks like a cool idea I might be interested in too.

Waiting for omey’s review.

Tincup · 06-25-2009, 09:39 AM

This does seem like an excellent addition to the tool kit but I have a question. This may seem kind of foolish, but how do I know I've gotten all of the air out of the system without someone watching the flow of fluid? It seems like I'm relying only on the feedback (read mushy or hard here) the pedal is giving me. I think I'd want someone laying on the ground to give me more positive feedback, no??

90%+ of the feedback I've read on various sites has been positive, most of the negative I've read had to do with the bleeders not fitting or having ordered the wrong ones for their application. I too am waiting for Dales feedback.

Oemtech · 06-25-2009, 10:08 AM

Paul,

First of all there shouldn't be any air in the system to start with. Air in the system either means you have a leak in a bleeder screw, brake line, caliper piston seal or master cylinder.

When I install them I observe the process only because I will have to "REMOVE" the original bleeder screw to install the new ones. After that you should only have give it a 1/4 to 1/2 turn, attach the drain tube and drop it the recovery bottle with a enough fluid to cover about 1/2" of the tube.

dieselclacker · 06-25-2009, 10:43 AM

Tincup,
Even with the Speed Bleeders, getting rid of air from the braking system still requires either a pressure bleeder, or another person operating the brake pedal. Its still a two man operation, unless you just want to count the number of strokes on the brake pedal, and after a given number, close off the bleed valve, and move on to the next wheel. You still need an observer to check for air bubbles or clean fluid at the catch bottle. The speed bleed valves just eliminate the need for closing off the stock brake bleed valves each time with a wrench.

Dieselclacker

Joe Gilbert · 06-25-2009, 03:53 PM

The Speed Bleeders make it possible for a single person to bleed or flush the system. I installed Speed Bleaders on my previous RV and it makes flushing the system an easy one-man job.

Full-Timers · 06-25-2009, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dieselclacker

Tincup,
Even with the Speed Bleeders, getting rid of air from the braking system still requires either a pressure bleeder, or another person operating the brake pedal. Its still a two man operation, unless you just want to count the number of strokes on the brake pedal, and after a given number, close off the bleed valve, and move on to the next wheel. You still need an observer to check for air bubbles or clean fluid at the catch bottle. The speed bleed valves just eliminate the need for closing off the stock brake bleed valves each time with a wrench.

Dieselclacker

Nah…Omey is going to give us explicate instructions on how many pumps it will take at each wheel location to completely replace the fluid. And how many pumps before we need to replenish the reservoir. Right?