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Speedbleeder information
I have a SpeedBleeder
on the clutch slave cylinder. Great invention! It is speed bleeder part SB3824
that stands for 3/8 x 24 thread. I also have the same item on the rear wheel
cylinders. I tried them on the front calipers but found that they need to be longer
in the body as the hex end bottoms out on the caliper when tightening, making
it uncertain as to whether the bleeder is sealed when closed. I think they
offer an extended version SB3824L as it turns out. Check them out at http://www.speedbleeder.com/ Their size chart and photos are at http://www.speedbleeder.com/size.htm.
I'd recommend the SB3824 for the rear and clutch slave and the SB3824L for the
front calipers.
The following information from a Speedbleeder fan:
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rrdeaver@emagichappens.com (Ron Deaver) Sender: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
Reply-to: rrdeaver@emagichappens.com (Ron
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Thank you to everyone on the list that helped out with my brake bleeding woes. I am convinced. Vacuum pumps are not
for bleeding brakes. The *only* way to go is by using SpeedBleeder
valves.
The folks at SpeedBleeder are wonderful. When I
mentioned that I had a 1980 Spitfire,
they told me that there is a debate over what size valves to use on the vehicle. The offered to send me
all 3 possible sizes to try, sending the unused set back at no cost.
The sizes that match perfectly to those that came with my rebuilt calipers and
new rear cylinders are...
Front Calipers: SB3824L (3/8" x 24)
Rear Cylinders: SB3824HD (3/8" x 24)
The "HD" stands for Harley Davidson. The valves are slightly longer
than the standard SB3824. The SB3824 will also work, but the HD model is about
1/8" longer and is the perfect match. I ironically ended up using the
SB3824 because I already opened the package, and the HD was not that much
longer. The valves install with a standard 3/8" wrench.
A set of 4 valves will set you back $31.00 with shipping, but is well worth the
time you save. Fifteen minutes and I had a perfect DOT5 brake system (separate
long write-up on that one to follow).
The folks at Speedbleeder can be reached at 888 879
7016, and their website is www.speedbleeder.com.
Cheers,
Ron Deaver
1980 Russett Brown Triumph Spitfire
Issaquah, WA
Email:
me
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