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 Post subject: Re: SpeedBleeders
PostPosted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 5:50 pm 
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You guys got me thinking about these now,need to bleed my system and install ss lines.


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 Post subject: Re: SpeedBleeders
PostPosted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 6:04 pm 
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Twisted my arm,ordered some from amazon.


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 Post subject: Re: SpeedBleeders
PostPosted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 6:11 pm 
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If there is no sign of sealant when you get yours use Teflon tape, not loctite.


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 Post subject: Re: SpeedBleeders
PostPosted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 6:31 pm 
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...or Thread Sealant with PTFE. Tape is not as messy.



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 Post subject: Re: SpeedBleeders
PostPosted: Tue Sep 30, 2014 6:38 pm 
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Good tip,thanks


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 Post subject: Re: SpeedBleeders
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As a general rule you never use loctite on air, oil, fuel or hydraulic systems. Thread sealant.


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 Post subject: Re: SpeedBleeders
PostPosted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 7:55 am 
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It we me who snapped a brake line at OFR. I have 2 spares all around for this weekend. Also picked up a 3/16" brass plug and coupling to stop the bleeding during operating.

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 Post subject: Re: SpeedBleeders
PostPosted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 10:26 am 
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I ordered new longer brake lines that are supposed to be delivered Friday.. those are going to be trail spares for the weekend. Speedbleeders are also on the way.
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 Post subject: Re: SpeedBleeders
PostPosted: Wed Oct 01, 2014 12:29 pm 
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niiiice. we can install friday night at the campground or hotel parking lot if ya like. Wait you heading up Friday night or Saturday morning?

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Cmon down suresh, well got a mod day in!


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 Post subject: Re: SpeedBleeders
PostPosted: Mon Oct 06, 2014 6:28 pm 
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Installed mine the other day and bled brakes,worked as described. Pretty easy 1 man brake bleeding.


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 Post subject: Re: SpeedBleeders
PostPosted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 1:52 pm 
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Installed mine over the weekend along with new brake lines. Made sure there was always plenty of fluid in the reservoir. I bled the brakes starting with the passenger rear, then driver rear, passenger front & then the driver front. The pedal feels ok but could do with more firmness (ok...no 'that's what she said jokes' here :D ). Looking to bleed them again today but thinking back on the process, have a couple of questions.

While bleeding the brakes do you:
1. Keep the engine running or shut it off?
2. Keep the brake fluid reservoir open or closed? I assumed this was just to make it easier to pour in more fluid if it was getting low.


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 Post subject: Re: SpeedBleeders
PostPosted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 2:11 pm 
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Engine off, reservoir open. Don't let the reservoir get too low, you don't want it to empty


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 Post subject: Re: SpeedBleeders
PostPosted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 8:06 pm 
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Thanks Tom. Bled the brakes again tonight & they feel a lot better.
On a different note, noticed my rear diff seems to be leaking a bit. Looks like an aftermarket diff cover will be my next purchase.


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 Post subject: Re: SpeedBleeders
PostPosted: Mon Oct 13, 2014 8:07 pm 
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And the speedbleeders work well... Wouldn't have been able to do it without those nifty thingamajigs.


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