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vetman 07-17-2021 12:33 PM

Speed Bleedeers
 
I couldn't find the specs for the Speed Bleeder for the 98 Boxster. the company website didn't list the 98 so I called the company and I was told the correct part number is SB1010S. Same as for a 911.

I've used them many times before and was always satisfied. I can't get anyone to walk 100' to the garage and pump the brakes. Yes, I bought the pressure bleeder also.

blue62 07-17-2021 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by vetman (Post 638921)
I couldn't find the specs for the Speed Bleeder for the 98 Boxster. the company website didn't list the 98 so I called the company and I was told the correct part number is SB1010S. Same as for a 911.

I've used them many times before and was always satisfied. I can't get anyone to walk 100' to the garage and pump the brakes. Yes, I bought the pressure bleeder also.

Another person and or the other fancy stuff is great.
But all you really need is a piece of broom handle cut to the right length.
Pump the brake up then wedge the broom handle between the brake pedal and the front edge of the seat. Open the bleeder for a second or two close the bleeder repeat.

I have done it that way for 50+ years. Never had an issue.

vetman 07-17-2021 02:41 PM

I had a fancy spring loaded pole from Griots years ago to bleed the brakes and clutch. I like the speed bleeders. After just doing IMS, clutch and engine mounts on a car I haven't driven yet, this is not a big deal. I will probably replace the brake lines with stainless. this car is almost 22 years old and was cared for but certainly not pampered.

JayG 07-17-2021 03:42 PM

Or get a power bleeder and then you don't need a stick

blue62 07-17-2021 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JayG (Post 638946)
Or get a power bleeder and then you don't need a stick

Or get a stick and then you don't need a power bleeder.
And sticks are cheaper.

Stl-986 07-17-2021 05:23 PM

I used to see a lot of guys using these on 944's that would swear by them. Personally I'll still with my motive bleeder, always gets the job done quick.

JayG 07-18-2021 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by blue62 (Post 638948)
Or get a stick and then you don't need a power bleeder.
And sticks are cheaper.

To each his own. Kind of hard to use a stick to do a full brake line flush

With a power bleeder, you can jack the car up, take off all 4 wheels and bleed all corners very easily. Not a very expensive tool you will use many tines on a Porsche and other cars.
Lots of reasons most shops use a power bleeder.

:cheers:

Huey 07-18-2021 06:09 AM

I just bled the brakes on my '99 after removing the calipers for paint. I bought the power bleeder and new speed bleeders. I guess in reality, you don't need speed bleeders if you are using the power bleeder but I wanted to replace the bleed valves anyway. It all worked splendidly and I had the system bled in just a few minutes.

JayG 07-19-2021 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Huey (Post 638987)
I just bled the brakes on my '99 after removing the calipers for paint. I bought the power bleeder and new speed bleeders. I guess in reality, you don't need speed bleeders if you are using the power bleeder but I wanted to replace the bleed valves anyway. It all worked splendidly and I had the system bled in just a few minutes.

Yup. Power bleeder is the way to go


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