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SPEED BLEEDER (a new third method)

This new product is a one-way valve that looks similar to the standard bleed nipple at the

caliper, but replaces it. It operates like the standard bleed nipple, opening when turned

counter-clockwise and allowing brake fluid to flow from the nipple at the caliper. The

advantage of the Speed Bleed is that it is manufactured with a check valve that prevents air

from entering the brake system at the nipple. Turning the Speed Bleeder clockwise closes it,

just like a standard brake nipple. This will simplify bleeding the brakes because you will not

have to open and close the nipple every time you pump brake fluid out and air will not enter

the system from the nipple.

Each Speed Bleeder costs approximately $8.00. The manufacturer has been accurate in

determining the correct thread size; if you are not certain about sizing, ask him. You will need

one Speed Bleeder for each brake caliper, and one for the nipple under the tank if you are

bleeding from this ABS location.

The contact information is: Speed Bleeder Products, P.O. Box 306, Lemont, Illinois 60439,

(630) 739 - 4620 phone, (630) 739 - 9626 fax, eMail to: [email protected]

and web site at http://www.speedbleeder.com

The Speed Bleeder has operated as advertised in our limited trials. Several BMW riders are

using this product, and all reported results have been positive. This author has had excellent

results. When using these, ensure that (1) air is not entering the system through the Speed

Bleeder's check valve, that (2) air is not entering the brake line through the threaded area

between the caliper and the Speed Bleeder, and that (3) the Speed Bleeder is closed and will

not permit fluid to escape at the conclusion of bleeding the brakes. A firm brake lever after

bleeding will normally mean that the Speed Bleeder worked correctly. Exercise the same

precautions and the same "firm brake lever" test you must make when using the standard

nipple. Warning: When installing these, do not seat them too far into the caliper. They must

be seated only far enough to prevent brake fluid from escaping. I have a report of one person

who broke a Speed Bleeder off in the caliper.

The complete version of this article is available at www.ibmwr.org

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