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Hey guys. This may have been posted before, but just wanted to add my own experience with Speed Bleeders.
First - pay the extra and get the stainless steel ones! The brass are fragile (don't ask me how I know).
Second - installation is a breeze.
Third - makes bleeding your brakes a one person job.
Description - Installation was easy. Just remove the old bleeders, and screw in the Speed Bleeders. WARNING!!! Do not over tighten! You can brake one off in the brake(s). The web site gives you instructions on how to remove them should this happen. Just tighten until they stop turning. Done.
To bleed your brakes there are five places to do this. I start with the one that's located over the rear differential. Next is the driver's rear, passenger rear, passenger front, and finally driver's front. (Let me know if I need to post pictures of all the locations)
After each location check the level of fluid in your reservoir before going on to the next location. You really don't want to run the reservoir dry, and start over again. Not fun.
Note - you will need five Speed Bleeders to get them all done. Three SB1010-SS for the rear, and two SB7100-SS for the front. Here's the part numbers for most early model 4Runners:
Automobile Applications
Front Discs - SB1010-SS
Rear Drums - SB7100-SS
Home
I also highly recommend getting the Bag & Hose Combo. Keeps the brake fluid mess contained for proper disposal.
All in all - a real labor/time saver. I highly recommend making the change.
:bigok:
First - pay the extra and get the stainless steel ones! The brass are fragile (don't ask me how I know).
Second - installation is a breeze.
Third - makes bleeding your brakes a one person job.
Description - Installation was easy. Just remove the old bleeders, and screw in the Speed Bleeders. WARNING!!! Do not over tighten! You can brake one off in the brake(s). The web site gives you instructions on how to remove them should this happen. Just tighten until they stop turning. Done.
To bleed your brakes there are five places to do this. I start with the one that's located over the rear differential. Next is the driver's rear, passenger rear, passenger front, and finally driver's front. (Let me know if I need to post pictures of all the locations)
After each location check the level of fluid in your reservoir before going on to the next location. You really don't want to run the reservoir dry, and start over again. Not fun.
Note - you will need five Speed Bleeders to get them all done. Three SB1010-SS for the rear, and two SB7100-SS for the front. Here's the part numbers for most early model 4Runners:
Automobile Applications
Front Discs - SB1010-SS
Rear Drums - SB7100-SS
Home
I also highly recommend getting the Bag & Hose Combo. Keeps the brake fluid mess contained for proper disposal.
All in all - a real labor/time saver. I highly recommend making the change.
:bigok:
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