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rustythumb 06-07-2017 03:25 PM

speed bleeders
 

anyone know where to buy russell speed bleeders for early fords in so-cal? or mail-order? thanks!

Bob C 06-07-2017 03:37 PM

Re: speed bleeders
 

Summit, Jegs, Amazon, Ebay, O'Reilly, Autozone to name a few.

Bob

oldford2 06-07-2017 04:01 PM

Re: speed bleeders
 

I installed them a couple of years ago and they work great. Only problem is I can bleed alone and don,t have the wife out to do the pump and hold. If you have drum retainers on the rear get the longer ones.
John

Talkwrench 06-07-2017 07:19 PM

Re: speed bleeders
 

I have bought them here http://www.speedbleeder.com/ direct. They work well.

oldford2 06-07-2017 08:43 PM

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Well, I have the dreaded DOT 3 in my system so I bleed the lines every year (3500 miles each year + or -). 10 years now and no problems.

19Fordy 06-07-2017 08:58 PM

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I use Speed Bleeders but here's a design never heard of.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/e...43saAhjD8P8HAQ

Hal Beatty 06-07-2017 10:26 PM

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I just installed my first set on my '40, they worked great. Best thing is that I no longer have to listen to the ex-wife, daughter or present girl-friend whine about helping bleed the brakes... that is blessing enough.

Talkwrench 06-07-2017 11:57 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Hal Beatty (Post 1482983)
I just installed my first set on my '40, they worked great. Best thing is that I no longer have to listen to the ex-wife, daughter or present girl-friend whine about helping bleed the brakes... that is blessing enough.

How true....

51 MERC-CT 06-08-2017 04:03 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy (Post 1482950)
I use Speed Bleeders but here's a design never heard of.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/e...43saAhjD8P8HAQ

Interesting, because of the way they are designed, they don't need any sealer to prevent sucking air past the threads on back stroke of the pedal.
But, at almost twice the cost.

fortyonerag 06-08-2017 06:15 AM

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Which part number did you go with? I'm looking for a set for a 41.

PeteVS 06-08-2017 06:28 AM

Re: speed bleeders
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy (Post 1482950)
I use Speed Bleeders but here's a design never heard of.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/e...43saAhjD8P8HAQ

Here's a link to the Summit page with all the sizes available:

https://www.summitracing.com/search?...leeders&page=2

19Fordy 06-08-2017 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by fortyonerag (Post 1483040)
Which part number did you go with? I'm looking for a set for a 41.

Longer is better. Easier to bleed because your bleeder wrench
fits easier and so does the bleeder hose. Use 7/16 box end wrench. The number for the long Speed Bleeders that I used on my 40 is SB3824L. Buy 4. They will also fit your car.
They cost me $28 plus $6.00 shipping in 2011.
Note: 1939 MT Products backing plates and drum are shown in the photos but the long bleeders will also work on the 41 set up.

flatford8 06-08-2017 10:49 AM

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$600 shipping is a little steep ain't it?....... Mark

fortyonerag 06-08-2017 07:26 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy (Post 1483085)
Longer is better. Easier to bleed because your bleeder wrench
fits easier and so does the bleeder hose. Use 7/16 box end wrench. The number for the long Speed Bleeders that I used on my 40 is SB3824L. Buy 4. They will also fit your car.
They cost me $28 plus $6.00 shipping in 2011.
Note: 1939 MT Products backing plates and drum are shown in the photos but the long bleeders will also work on the 41 set up.

Many thanks. Ordered


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