Robert Long et al
I did remove (w/ magnet) the little ball bearing from the front
brakes and the speed bleeder (SB) then installed fine. I bought the
bleeder bag and extra length of hose. I'm glad I did. I could then
place the bag where I could see it. I was doing a complete flush, so
I would pump about 6 / 7 times, then refill the resevior. I also put
a SB on the clutch 4 / 5 pumps then a refill. Flushed all. It's nice
to have the intire system flushed. They work as advertised. Went for
the manditory test ride afterward. Ops check GOOD! and no leaks.
Here is an idea for the group and the SB folks. Make the SB bag able
to attach to an IV (that's like i, v, not 4) pole (PVC). You would
attach the bag to the pole, positions at the wheel, attach to the
SB, open the SB, pump, watch the bag. I'm working on a pole now. With
bag or bottle on the ground, it is hard to see the bag / bubbles.
> From: Robert.Long@CSDinc.com
> To: bholmes@monk.aum.edu
> Subject: RE: (Fwd) Speed Bleeders
> Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 10:11:20 -0600
> Brad,
>
> Did you get any answers on this? If so, could you share them with me?
>
> I'm in the process of replacing my front calipers and I'm going to add
> the speed bleeders too. I also have the same problem, with the little
> ball bearing.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robert
> 67.5 1600
> 83 280ZX
> Abq
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brad Holmes [mailto:bholmes@monk.aum.edu]
> Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001 3:50 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: (Fwd) Speed Bleeders
>
>
> Listers
>
> I have a question for those of you who installed Speed Bleeders in / on your
> car. The rear bleeders went on fine but, the front ones are not. After
> taking the old bleed fitting out of the car, should you also take out the
> little ball bearing? (Fig 40, number 4, Jan '68 parts manual) The new speed
> bleeder doesn't want to screw into the fitting where the old bleeder came
> out of.
> Please respond to: bradandgayle@actworld.net
>
> Thanks
> Brad Holmes
> 68 - 2000, Solex
> SEROC
>
Brad Holmes
bholmes@monk.aum.edu
(334) 244-3713
Fax (334) 244-3792
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