Speed Bleeders

[Bob H]

Has anyone tried the speed bleeders yet? Just got a set and I was wondering if there was any problems with them

 

[BGDUMMY]

Just put them on the rear (got them for front just have not installed),

when I put the "Big Wheel Cylinders" in last weekend.

They are pretty slick!!!

 

[R.Brooks]

BGDUMMY, What are "Big Wheel Cylinders"? Larger wheel cylinders? Where doid you get them, how much and how well do they work?



Rodney

 

[BGDUMMY]

They won't do you any good, because they are just

1 ton cylinders put on a 3/4 ton.

Sorry!!!

 

[R.Brooks]

OH! Thanks anyways!



Rodney

 

[David Muench]

They work great on my Jeep.

 

[TomGolden]

They don't fit on my 2001 4x4

Hey all,



I am assuming this thread is referring to the one person brake line bleeders from the recent Geno's Garage catalog. If not, then ignore this post.



I ordered two sets, figuring since my 2001. 5 has 4 wheel disc brakes, all 4 wheels would use the same bleeder valves. Well, that is correct, but the problem is, the bleeder valves sent from Geno's Garage are the wrong thread for my truck! They are a very coarse thread, and the bleeder valves in all 4 of my wheels now are a very fine thread, so the Geno's valves won't work in my truck



Since I live alone and have no help to work on my truck, I was really looking forward to these making it possible to bleed my brakes all by myself.



Has anyone else had this problem??



Tom

 

[BGDUMMY]

I ordered mine from

www.jegs.com

Maybe try giving them a call, could'nt hurt.

 

[Bob H]

Hi Tom;

Try calling Speed bleeders direct at 1-888-879-7016. Geno's didn't have them when I tried to order so I went diredt. Sometimes their a little hard to get a hold of but keep tying. they showed up 3 days after I ordered.



Bob H

 

[Dave Fritz]

Tom,



If you can't find the speed bleeders for your brakes, here is what I do:



1. Remove the bleeder valves and wrap the threads with three turns of teflon tape, leaving the first thread uncovered by the tape (bare).



2. Screw the valves back into the cylinder.



3. Slip a piece of tubing (3/16" fit my valves) over one of the valve tips and insert the other end of the tubing in a bottle that has 1/2" of brake fluid in the bottom. Make sure that the tubing end is covered by the brake fluid.



4. Loosen the valve just enough for the old brake fluid to exit under light pressure.



5. Go to the cab and slowly pump the brakes. Keep an eye on the fluid level in the master cylinder, and refill as needed.



6. When you have pumped enough fluid through the system, close the valve and move to the next wheel.



The teflon tape keeps air from leaking into the system when the brake pedal is released, and it helps keep the valves from from getting stuck by rust.



Dave

 

[mike65]

Any one have the part # or thread size [ front & rear ] of speed bleeders that whould fit a 2001 3/4 ton with drums.



mike

 

[Deezul1]

The hose and bottle trick works great, I havnt used the tape and it works fine but thats a good idea. I use a pop bottle and wrap some wire around the neck and make a hook to hang on something underneath to prevent spills and if you have some help or a mirror you can watch the bubbles in the bottle until they quit and you know you are done with that wheel

 

[sam peterson]

RBROOKS---The larger bore wheel cylinders for your 3500 are 1 3/16 in size and definitely will improve your braking. They are a direct bolt on and available anywhere. Wagner part number F 79768 --- Sam