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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 08:30 AM
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When installing the speed bleeders, do you guys open the master cylinder or leave it closed.

I would think open to do away with pressure, but looking for any experience out there. Thanks.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 08:44 AM
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I installed mine during a brake job so my covers were off anyway. It can't hurt, it's only 2 screws.
 
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Either way. If there's pressure at the caliper with the brake released something is wrong with the system anyway.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 11:41 AM
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I installed mine when open. Just be carefull not to splash fluid when moving the bars / front end.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 12:25 PM
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Just hoping not to suck in any air.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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If you suck air in just bleed it out

Speed bleeders rock! Best thing you can install for your brakes.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2013 | 01:58 PM
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Yes, leave the master cylinder open. Be sure to watch it doesn't run out of fluid while you are bleeding. This would be a great time to flush all the old brake fluid out.
 
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Originally Posted by casique
Just hoping not to suck in any air.
Unavoidable, but that's why you're installing "Speed Bleeders". You won't let much air into the system, & when you flush it with clean brake fluid all the air will be bled out.
 
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I did speed bleeders about a year ago. They are great. I pumped the old fluid all the way down and wiped out the reservoir. It was a little rough looking in there. I then filled and pumped until refilled and bled. Takes longer getting tools together than any of it. Fifteen minutes for both reservoirs.
I did have one unusual problem when I did mine. When I removed the FL stock bleeder the threads from the caliper came out with it!! I am not sure why but I had to replace the caliper. I think someone somewhere must of had it cross threaded. It was the first time I had a wrench on it.
Anyway good luck on these.
 
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Can these be used with ABS, or will the dealer still have to bleed brakes?
 
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