earthrealm
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nice write up, really encourage d to bleed my brakes myself
bleeding brakes
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slapdappy
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3rd Gen?
the key needs to be on (accessory position) so the pump is running.
do yourself a favor and buy some Speed Bleeder Bleeding Brakes Bleeding Motorcycle Brakes Automotive Bleeder Screw Brake Bleeder. inexpensive. easy swap. makes bleeding so simple quick and easy.
slapdappy
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leaking through the center or from the threads?
bob3dsf
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Sorry for delayed response. Been busy with a move... anyhoo...
I think it was leaking through the center because a couple of the dust caps were gone, and one was about to pop off... which is how I discovered it. Was doing a visual check around all 4 wheels while doing a oil change/tire rotation.
Got to looking and found the others missing and wetness on the calipers, around the bleeder plug. I checked tightness (thinking road vibration MIGHT have allowed them to work loose, which I thought unlikely since they have thread compound on them) and all felt plenty tight but gave them all another little tweak just 'cause.
Checked M/C level and confirmed it was fine. Check the interwebs and found other complaints of leaks for other car makes. Granted, the complaints of leaks were very much in the minority vs. reports of "all's well," but I thought: My OEM's never had any issues and using a easy-to-make 1-man brake bleeder bottle is every bit as simple as the speedbleeders. So.... off came the speedbleeders and... LO! narry a leak do I detect.
The only bugger is: All our stuff is packed while out new abode is built. With no hope of finding my original OEM's, I decided to buy new ones. Not expensive, but I was mildly miffed that I had perfectly good ones in a box in the back of a storage unit. BUT, since I have 2 little ones, and unsure of what was up with the leaking fluid, those speedbleeders failed the worthwhile product test for me quickly.
The concept is cool, but in reality, using a 1-man bleeder jar is super easy. No need for the SB's.
slapdappy
Banned
Got it.
Were they auto parts store speed bleeders or ordered online from SpeedBleeder?
I was nervous about snapping one off while installing them. They didnt easily thread in and there was not an obvious stopping point of "ah ha, now they are seated."
After bleeding my brakes and closing them i checked and noticed fluid leaking from one or two. I went ahead and, with great trepidation, screwed them in more. As i recall it was @ a full turn, much more than I expected. Not a clear recollection, but was surpised how much deeper i was able to get them. Did same with other 3 wheels and all is well. Bled them again a couple of days ago. Was simple, easy, and quick. Unscrewed 1/4 turn, bled, tightend up. No leaks.
Ive been impressed with how effective they are. I wonder if you experienced the same problem i did and they were not fully seated. Did the new stock ones come pre thread locked? Did they go in essier? Was there an obvious point at which you were able to feel they fully installed?
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bob3dsf
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They were ordered direct from speed bleeder. They did have thread lock on them. It was gray I think (vs. the red that is shown on their website).
When I checked to see if they were fully seated, they were definitely tight with no additional travel into the bleeder orifice. I put a fair amount of pressure on the wrench, but it wouldn't budge. I was nervous I'd hear a dull "tink" of the stripped thread... but it was ok. They were most certainly in as far as they would go. And also, when I first installed them they did not go in easier, they threaded in about the same as stocks up until the thread lock and then they got tight. I just wonder how well they were threaded. IDK, maybe I got some duds. Glad yours are working fine.
As I mentioned, bleeding OEMs with a DIY "1-man" bleeder bottle, the speed bleeders were not really easier, just different. One clear advantage of the OEM bleeder plugs is that the same size wrench is used for all 4. Those speed bleeders take 2 different sizes. Aggravating...
Bob
concordcarlos
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slapdappy
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tried it with key on?
concordcarlos
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It's been a while since I did it, so I don't remember. I am pretty sure....but Ill have to go out and start again and see how it works with the key on. Started getting brake fade while coming down from Funnel Lake earlier this month, and again coming down the Sonora Pass.
concordcarlos
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slappy . Yes I did. Just tried it again yesterday. Pedal feels too hard now, after replacing rear shoes. Rears bleed just fine. Still just a table spoon out of the fronts...
concordcarlos
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So after many attempts to do it myself.....I took it to [MENTION=125783]ToyotaPro[/MENTION] in concord and it does need to be hooked up to the machine that actuates the servos and other electronic stuff. They said that released quite a bit of air from the system.
TheeMikeB
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Love speedbleeders, I bled my 3rd gen with no issues using them.
Have them on my 85 now too, will never ever go back to the old way. Even put one on my clutch slave.
Not to beat a dead horse... But I actually just got my 00' bled after installing new calipers. I'd planned on buying some Speed Bleeders but just didn't get around to it. I've used them on a previous project, & after blowing a lot of time & the hose on my Motiv Power Bleeder (rendering it utterly useless) & having to get a buddy to come do the 2 man method... I wish like hell I would've gone ahead & purchased the Speed. Bleeders b/c they really do make it a 1 man job w/ 4 vacuum hoses & 4 drain bottles.
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