Originally Posted by
onehundred80
That link does not work on my computer. No PDF found.
I tried vacuum on my car, I was going to say nipples but it sounded kinky.
I used my topsider which has a special bleeding hose and fitting but the vacuum caused air to be sucked in around the thread of the nipple so it had to be sealed somehow. I decided to do the job the two man way until I got the Speed Bleeders.
Speed Bleeders have a sealant on the thread which seem to do the job stop leakage of oil and air when opened a quarter of a turn.
Worked here... I think since it isn't 'stored' on the servers, that you have to 'save' it before opening it. I just tried it and it would only let me save it before opening it. Try that, and see if it works then. I am pretty sure it'll work.
Originally Posted by
ala_xfire
Yes, that was the route I took too, vacuum first ( poor results ), then Speed Bleeders.
The instructions say a few micro bubbles of air is possible due to the bleeder being loose and micro bubbles entering through that bleeder screw set BUT I figure if I don't open it too far, it'll suck it through until clear fluid comes out. IF some micro bubbles are 'expected' then being aware makes it easier to complete the job without any worry. Any 'sealer' will eventually not seal unless 'viscous' so the next fluid change just might result in the same micro bubbles. By then, any 'warranty' or optimum results would not result. Just my HONEST opinion (which may be totally incorrect).
Finally, nothing is 100%. That 'check' valve may fail (along with that 'thread sealer'). If ANY micro debris does contaminate that 'seat' then your left with a leaking bleeder at one or more calipers. I say don't hate for going the inexpensive route, it is of course personal preference?
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