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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 03:39 AM
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I'm looking to add speed bleeders to my brakes. Does anyone have a part number, or at least know what the size/pitch the threads are? Thanks.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 07:01 AM
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http://www.speedbleeder.com/
 
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 09:39 AM
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John, you might consider a mighty vac, recently got one and wish I had 35 years ago !! Dang this is more useful than you can imagine.Might be a little more spendy than speed bleeders are but will do that job and many more too.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 01:54 PM
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Thanks for the link, and I'll consider the mighty vac Ted,
 
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 04:24 PM
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Dennis kirk # 28-732. Bleeding is now a one man operation and only takes a couple minutes. ;-)

Pick up a length of 5/16 vinyl tubing about 4ft long... Kit doesnt come with enough to make it convenient.
 
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I've used the Speed Bleeders and went back to normal bleeders and a Mity Vac. YRMV.
 
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I've used the mighty vac for years with much success
 
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 05:37 PM
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I've used Speed Bleeders for a couple of years on various Harleys. Get the kit with extra length hose, cut mine in half one for DOT 5 and one for DOT 4. Can't get much easier to use. Why spend more than you have too!
 
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I used a Mity Vac on my old sport bike. It can't compare to the simplicity and ease of using the speed bleeders.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 09:46 PM
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Considering the amount of time I've spent in my life bleeding brakes period (not much at all), it wasn't worth the tool. Speedbleeders.com is the answer. Nice, cheap, and easy!!
 
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