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Old 04-23-2007, 08:05 AM
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I think it's as simple as it sounds. I can't understand why people spend so much on vacuum bleeders then.

Just one more: does anything need to be moved to get to this bleeder screw? (i.e. calipers)
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Originally Posted by s2krazy01,Apr 23 2007, 11:05 AM
Just one more: does anything need to be moved to get to this bleeder screw? (i.e. calipers)
Just remove the wheel, and the bleed valve is extremely easy to get to. Only one per caliper.
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Old 04-23-2007, 11:33 AM
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wow, didn't know you could do it this way. i guess i opened the valve too much.
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Old 04-23-2007, 02:45 PM
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10" of clear hose and a 10mm wrench is all you need. Well, fluid and a container too

No pump, no speed bleeders, no sweat.

It will take a little longer, but wait till you feel the pedal.

Just keep the master at the full line as you go.
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Originally Posted by s2krazy01,Apr 23 2007, 09:05 AM
I think it's as simple as it sounds. I can't understand why people spend so much on vacuum bleeders then.
Because they work faster.
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Old 04-24-2007, 05:25 AM
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Added to DIY Important Topics.
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Originally Posted by mikegarrison,Apr 23 2007, 05:22 PM
Originally Posted by s2krazy01 @ Apr 23 2007, 09:05 AM
I think it's as simple as it sounds. I can't understand why people spend so much on vacuum bleeders then.
Because they work faster.
So is this a speed and convienience thing or is one way clearly "better"? Say in case of brakes that have been generously aerated by track driving...
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Billman, where is the best place to get the ATE Super Blue??

Thanks
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Originally Posted by bigteninch,Apr 24 2007, 10:07 AM
Billman, where is the best place to get the ATE Super Blue??
Like you can't do your own shopping? It's widely available.

I've come to prefer Motul 600, just because it's not blue. It also has slightly higher specs and (unfortunately) a higher price. It comes in 1/2 liter plastic bottles, while the ATE stuff comes in 1 liter metal cans.

ATE also makes a "Type 200" fluid which is exactly the same as "Superblue" except it's not blue. But it's harder to find.
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Mike, is that first comment REALLY necessary? I was attempting to support people/companies that may be on this forum. Maybe Billman had some or a vendor he likes to support.
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