Want to buy some good quality Speed Bleeders, looking for suggestions.

Thanks

 

Hmmm...I thought there was only these guys. That's what I have.

 

I have thought about using these for a long time but have never gotten around to installing them. Mostly because I think its maybe I am unsure just how to go about it. Do you have to completely bleed the brake system in order to install them or just do you screw them in and top off the brake fluid? A step by step tutorial would be much appreciated by this shadetree mechanic.

 

Speed Bleeder is a brand name for the products of one company, http://www.speedbleeder.com/. I have never heard of any other company that makes a similar device.

Here is a link to the installation from that web site.

http://www.speedbleeder.com/install.htm

Basically all you need to do is remove the old bleeder valve and replace it with the Speed Bleeder, while minimizing how much brake fluid you spill and ensuring the reservoir does not go too low. I've installed them on two bikes and just had the new valve close to me so I could put it in as soon as I took the old one out.

Once you put it in, you might as well go ahead and flush the fluid while you're there. Just remove the reservoir cover, attach a tube to the bleeder valve while it's about 1/4 to 1/2 turn loose, and slowly pump the brakes. Keep pumping until you're sure all the old fluid is out while refilling the reservoir as needed. Put the cap back on the reservoir, tighten the bleeder, and put the rubber dirt cap back on the bleeder.

Stainless steel versions of the Speed Bleeders are available for a higher price, but will never corrode and they look a lot better to me. The stainless ones are the ones I put on my Ultra.

Hope this helps.

 

Morris, thanks! Sounds simple enough for even me to do this.

 

Actually Russel and Goodridge are two companies that offer speed bleeder fittings besides the the Speedbleeder brand. All they are is a bleeder valve with a one-way or check valve built in. It's the same principle used in Zero air loss pumps. Fluid goes one way and a spring checks or closes the valve when pressure is no longer present, thus no back flow or air is taken in. Goodridge has a patent involving their design.

 

I have speedbleeders and they work great.

 

As I stated I had never heard of any other companies that made a similar device.

According to their web site, the name "Speed Bleeder" is a registered trademark of Speed Bleeder Products, Inc., and cannot be used without permission from that company.

Not that it's a big deal, but I'm guessing that the products from Russel and Goodridge may be made by Speed Bleeder Products and just packaged under their name.

 

Anyone know what size Bleeders for a 2012 Limited?

Most of the charts only give sizes for up to 2007 FL models.

Thanks

 

When I bleed brakes I use a Mityvac.

http://www.mityvac.com/

Got mine at Auto Zone, but check around. It comes with a hand pump and a guage and a piece of hose.
Bleeds brakes fast and you don't git brake fluid on everything.