speed bleeders

[rustythumb]

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

[Bob C]

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

Bob

[oldford2]

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]

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

[oldford2]

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]

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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]

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]

Originally Posted by Hal Beatty

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]

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

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]

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

[PeteVS]

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

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]

Originally Posted by fortyonerag

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]

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

[fortyonerag]

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

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