SpeedBleeders
09-14-2006, 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
fl,fr,rl,rr.
The second time I bled them I don't remember what order I did it in.
The second time I bled them I don't remember what order I did it in.
09-14-2006, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
Just installed mine today, and am having half pedal trouble too, any suggestions? Seems that the pedal has to be about halfway down before getting any engagement on the brakes....
Anyway, I noticed the ceramic pads don't have the same braking threshold as the OEM's... the stop just as fast or faster, but they don't bite as quick... it seems to be much more linear. And yes, I bedded them again per TireRack and Hawk's process (that was fun). And then I get in my XC90 and almost made my wife hit the dashboard because of it's very grippy monster front brakes.
Also, I saw earlier in the thread a mention of a leaking speedbleeder- the bleeder on my master cylinder has a very, very slight leak... has anyone had luck getting them replaced for free? For me it's really the annoyance of having to replace and re-bleed the damn system again more than the $7 or whatever.
09-14-2006, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
fl,fr,rl,rr.
The second time I bled them I don't remember what order I did it in.
The second time I bled them I don't remember what order I did it in.
Yeah, as Expo said MC first, from there any easy way to remember it is to go furthest from the MC and work your way back to it to bleed it one last time.
10-21-2006, 05:10 PM
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finallly installed all bleeders today. did the master, brakes, & clutch. all went well...
order of bleeding:
master, rear passenger, rear driver, front passenger, front driver, master, clutch, & master again for good measure.
it takes lots of pumps on the pedal to get all the old fluid out. i pumped at least 8-10 times at each bleeder & still only used about 3/4 of a can of ATE super blue.
the clutch bleeder is a BITCH to get out & install... i could not get a ratchet to fit in there...
in the end i must say it all went great other than the fact that the speed bleeders don't screw in all the way. other than that... GREAT stuff!
order of bleeding:
master, rear passenger, rear driver, front passenger, front driver, master, clutch, & master again for good measure.
it takes lots of pumps on the pedal to get all the old fluid out. i pumped at least 8-10 times at each bleeder & still only used about 3/4 of a can of ATE super blue.
the clutch bleeder is a BITCH to get out & install... i could not get a ratchet to fit in there...
in the end i must say it all went great other than the fact that the speed bleeders don't screw in all the way. other than that... GREAT stuff!
11-14-2006, 10:35 AM
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I had a rental yesterday during my recall work and found that my RX8's brake pedal felt like crap compared to the Pontiac Grand Prix I had driven all day. I considered ordering speed bleeders, which I have used before, but was too impatient.
So, I just bled the RX8 brakes for the first time, and thought I would share a few things:
First, I have an '05 base 6MT, and like others here, was not able to find a master cylinder bleeder screw. Either I am blind, dumb, or there isn't one there. My MC definately looks different than the one posted in a picture earlier in this post.
I bled the first caliper until the new fluid came through (took about 25 pumps with reservoir refills every 8 pumps or so), then went in order through the four calipers, and finished with the right rear a second time to make sure it had fresh fluid.
Second, I went with TeamRX8's suggestion that speed bleeders are not necessary and just used the stock bleeders by myself, and the result was great. I just opened the bleeder screw as little as possible to allow flow, hooked up the bleeder tube, and made sure to bring the pedal back up slowly after each pump. For the final pump on each caliper, I depressed the pedal with a board that could be wedged against the driver's seat and closed the screw before removing the board.
I put speed bleeders on my STi and have to say that they didn't make it much easier than what I just did today.
Brake pedal feels MUCH better.
So, I just bled the RX8 brakes for the first time, and thought I would share a few things:
First, I have an '05 base 6MT, and like others here, was not able to find a master cylinder bleeder screw. Either I am blind, dumb, or there isn't one there. My MC definately looks different than the one posted in a picture earlier in this post.
I bled the first caliper until the new fluid came through (took about 25 pumps with reservoir refills every 8 pumps or so), then went in order through the four calipers, and finished with the right rear a second time to make sure it had fresh fluid.
Second, I went with TeamRX8's suggestion that speed bleeders are not necessary and just used the stock bleeders by myself, and the result was great. I just opened the bleeder screw as little as possible to allow flow, hooked up the bleeder tube, and made sure to bring the pedal back up slowly after each pump. For the final pump on each caliper, I depressed the pedal with a board that could be wedged against the driver's seat and closed the screw before removing the board.
I put speed bleeders on my STi and have to say that they didn't make it much easier than what I just did today.
Brake pedal feels MUCH better.
03-16-2007, 10:54 AM
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two part numbers from summit web site
35 mm length http://store.summitracing.com/partde...art=RUS-639560
33 mm length http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
which length or does it matter? they are both 10mm x 1
35 mm length http://store.summitracing.com/partde...art=RUS-639560
33 mm length http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
which length or does it matter? they are both 10mm x 1
03-16-2007, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by RX8Maine
First, I have an '05 base 6MT, and like others here, was not able to find a master cylinder bleeder screw. Either I am blind, dumb, or there isn't one there. My MC definately looks different than the one posted in a picture earlier in this post.
Does anyone that has the Racing Brake BBK know what size speedbleeder goes with it?
10-02-2007, 06:04 PM
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sorry to bring up an old thread. im about to buy some and want to make sure on the sizing. I have an 04.
a) on the speed bleeder site there are two 7100's. A 7100 and a 7100S. Which is the right one?
b) 8100 is fine
c) then for the 1010 there are two again. 1010 and 1010S.......
appreciate the help
a) on the speed bleeder site there are two 7100's. A 7100 and a 7100S. Which is the right one?
b) 8100 is fine
c) then for the 1010 there are two again. 1010 and 1010S.......
appreciate the help
10-02-2007, 06:39 PM
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When I did mine it was as follows. Note the S in the code denotes Short
a) 7100S
b) 8100
c) 1010
I made a mistake in ordering the first time on item c) and it was too short and wouldn't properly close off.
I would also recommend picking up the bleeder bag and hose , for $6 it just makes it easier.
a) 7100S
b) 8100
c) 1010
I made a mistake in ordering the first time on item c) and it was too short and wouldn't properly close off.
I would also recommend picking up the bleeder bag and hose , for $6 it just makes it easier.
01-24-2008, 03:19 PM
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bump because i ran into problems installing speed bleeders
i installed the bleeder onto the master cylinder fine, but accidentally overfilled the resevoir as i was topping it off, spilling quite a bit of brake fluid into the engine bay, had to get a bucket of water to quickly rinse it down.
once the bleeding of the MC is done, i went to the right rear caliper. did anyone have problem with the speed bleeder that, even after it is completely tightened down, it still bleeds when you step on the brake pedal? i couldn't close off the bleeder completely, so i ended up just putting the original bleeder back on and let it 'gravity bleed' for a few minute, actually worked out OK.
then i just stopped doing bleeding work and cleaned up, because i have to go somewhere now.
but yea, my question is, anyone have problems with the bleeder NOT functioning as advertised?
i installed the bleeder onto the master cylinder fine, but accidentally overfilled the resevoir as i was topping it off, spilling quite a bit of brake fluid into the engine bay, had to get a bucket of water to quickly rinse it down.
once the bleeding of the MC is done, i went to the right rear caliper. did anyone have problem with the speed bleeder that, even after it is completely tightened down, it still bleeds when you step on the brake pedal? i couldn't close off the bleeder completely, so i ended up just putting the original bleeder back on and let it 'gravity bleed' for a few minute, actually worked out OK.
then i just stopped doing bleeding work and cleaned up, because i have to go somewhere now.
but yea, my question is, anyone have problems with the bleeder NOT functioning as advertised?
Up from the dead. As for the rear caliper bleeder which would not seal when tightened, did you use the 33 or 35mm size?
01-25-2008, 12:47 AM
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found it.
according to my email invoice, this is the 10mm x 1.0 speedbleeder i bought for the rear calipers:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
it's 33mm in length.
according to my email invoice, this is the 10mm x 1.0 speedbleeder i bought for the rear calipers:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
it's 33mm in length.
01-25-2008, 06:51 AM
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found it.
according to my email invoice, this is the 10mm x 1.0 speedbleeder i bought for the rear calipers:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
it's 33mm in length.
according to my email invoice, this is the 10mm x 1.0 speedbleeder i bought for the rear calipers:
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
it's 33mm in length.
I think the problem which you encountered was that the 33mm length was too short. No matter how much you tightened, it was not long enough to plug the seal. I ordered the 35mm Russell from Summit. I tried out for size a standard 35mm bleeder from Autozone and it worked. I'll report back to confirm if the 35mm Russell bleeder speed Bleeder worked fine.
Thanks again.
01-25-2008, 11:06 AM
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My turn: I'm pretty sure I ordered SB7100 (04 MT). When I went to put it on, I couldn't find the clutch bleeder. I compared it to (what I think is) my master cylinder bleeder (right side of the engine bay, staring right at you next to the fluid reservoir, and it was MUCH shorter.
1) Is what I was looking at, in fact, the master cylinder bleeder?
2) If so, do I need the "7100S" part for that?
3) Someone said the clutch and MC bleeder are the same size - are they? Or is one "S" and the other not?
1) Is what I was looking at, in fact, the master cylinder bleeder?
2) If so, do I need the "7100S" part for that?
3) Someone said the clutch and MC bleeder are the same size - are they? Or is one "S" and the other not?
01-25-2008, 12:15 PM
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The MC bleeder is right on the MC on the driver side of the car, right underneath the brake fluid reservoir.
The clutch bleeder I believe is right next to the oil filter
The clutch bleeder I believe is right next to the oil filter