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12-30-2012, 02:08 PM | #1 |
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Speed Bleeding time away
I wanted to to do a brake fluid flush and change out to speed bleeders. I ordered two sets of SB1010 speed bleeders from Amazon:
http://goo.gl/ciJ7w I put the car on jack stands, removed tires and replaced the right rear bleeder. I tightened the bleeder down and decided to test it by pumping the brakes. Well, brake fluid sprayed everywhere. I recheck the tightness and tried again with the same result. I compared the speed bleeder's length with the OEM bleeder and I realized that the speed bleeder was much shorter. (See Pic) It turns out the Goodridge SB1010 on Amazon are actually SB1010s. So watch out. If the bleeder you are ordering only has about 7 threads on the body it is the short version. You need a bleeder with about 10 threads. I ended up reordering my speed bleeders from: http://goo.gl/TyMGF |
12-30-2012, 07:55 PM | #2 |
This is what happens when you buy things off Amazon instead of a trusted shop or reseller who specializes in the car you are modifying.
Also speed bleeders have proven over the years to be pretty bad in terms of quality and reliability. Just from our experience over the years. -Mike Paisan 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" |
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12-31-2012, 01:39 PM | #3 |
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Brakes aren't exactly something I would personally mess with. Convenience or reliability (a.k.a. life in this case), you choose.
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If you scour the internet forums, you'll see very few failures. The times they've failed, have been due to over-torquing them. My understanding, is that they really can't fail once they've closed. Where are you hearing about quality and reliability issues? I do, however, agree about buying them from a reputable source. I've heard of the off-brand speed bleeders failing (the ones sold on Amazon, that aren't true "Speed Bleeder" branded. |
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-Mike Paisan 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" |
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