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1Back to top Go down   Speedbleeder on ABSI question Empty Speedbleeder on ABSI question Thu Sep 03, 2015 12:48 pm

kioolt

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I just put speedbleeders on my 91 K100LT front wheel caliper and ABS unit.  Everything went fine as far as bleeding goes.  I did notice that the OEM bleeder screw on the ABS unit is different than what I call a standard bleeder screw. There is an o-ring to the right of the threads and between the threads and the o-ring is what appears to be a relief cut for fluid flow.  Please take a look at the image below.  Does anyone know if the speedbleeder is an ok substitute for this and that my ABS will still function as intended?


Speedbleeder on ABSI question 100_1352_zpspl7l2b2t


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2004 R1150RT 186,800 miles 
1991 K100LT 128,700 miles
1982 R100RT 106,900 miles
Total 422,400 BMW miles

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2Back to top Go down   Speedbleeder on ABSI question Empty Re: Speedbleeder on ABSI question Thu Sep 03, 2015 8:30 pm

Rick G

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Had I designed it I would have put the reliefe below the thread but providing the O-ring seals in the body of the caliper/ABS modulator then I don't see a problem.


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Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health.
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3Back to top Go down   Speedbleeder on ABSI question Empty Re: Speedbleeder on ABSI question Thu Sep 03, 2015 9:54 pm

rawdonball

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I don't think the relief between the threads and the o ring is for fluid flow. I think it is there for ease of producing the threaded section without creating a stress concentration point. The o ring is there to make bleeding easier - less tendency to leak fluid whilst bleeding or to suck air back in past the threads. Some have used thread tape whilst bleeding to achieve the same effect.

Can't comment on what effect the speed bleeder would have on the brake system as I'm not familiar with these, but as long as they seal the bleed hole in normal operation they cannot influence braking performance (IMO)


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4Back to top Go down   Speedbleeder on ABSI question Empty Re: Speedbleeder on ABSI question Thu Sep 03, 2015 10:21 pm

kioolt

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I've never seen a bleeder screw like this before.  But your explanation does make some sense.  I wanted to look down into the bleed screw threaded hole to see if there were any paths for fluid other then the bleed hole at the bottom but the brake fluid was coming out so I just put the speedbleeder in it.


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2004 R1150RT 186,800 miles 
1991 K100LT 128,700 miles
1982 R100RT 106,900 miles
Total 422,400 BMW miles

AMA,BMWRA,BMWMOA


The cheapest thing on a BMW is the nut that connects the handlebars to the seat.
    

5Back to top Go down   Speedbleeder on ABSI question Empty Re: Speedbleeder on ABSI question Thu Sep 03, 2015 10:36 pm

rawdonball

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Please tell me more about the speedbleeder.

My problem has been that when I use the master cylinder as a bleed pump I end up sucking air past the old hard seals (I've had it open and cleaned everything up but don't want to spend the money on overhaul kit until the thing actually leaks fluid).


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6Back to top Go down   Speedbleeder on ABSI question Empty Re: Speedbleeder on ABSI question Thu Sep 03, 2015 10:48 pm

kioolt

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Speedbleeders are bleed screws that have a built in check valve.  All you do is loosen the bleed screw and then pump the lever while making sure you don't run the reservoir empty.  No need to open and close the bleed screw each time.  They are very handy on cars where you can't be at both ends at the same time.

http://www.speedbleeder.com/


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2004 R1150RT 186,800 miles 
1991 K100LT 128,700 miles
1982 R100RT 106,900 miles
Total 422,400 BMW miles

AMA,BMWRA,BMWMOA


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7Back to top Go down   Speedbleeder on ABSI question Empty Re: Speedbleeder on ABSI question Thu Sep 03, 2015 11:29 pm

Rick G

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Ancient eyes were seeing the hole where the red arrow is but after enhansing the pic its at the blue arrow so I totally agree with Rawdon.
Speedbleeder on ABSI question 100_1310


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Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health.
And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived."   Dalai Lama


Bikes 1999 K1100 LT with a Big Block 1200
    

8Back to top Go down   Speedbleeder on ABSI question Empty Re: Speedbleeder on ABSI question Fri Sep 04, 2015 11:32 am

Two Wheels Better

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Get one of these and you'll never have to fuss with inefficient bleeding of the callipers or ABS in any situation. I recently bled the ABS II on my RS in a full ten minutes, pump, circuits, callipers, hoses, the lot.

Speedbleeder on ABSI question Mityva10
$39 at Harbor Freight in the US. Prolly easily a hunnerd in OZ.


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KPilot

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Two Wheels Better wrote:Get one of these and you'll never have to fuss with inefficient bleeding of the callipers or ABS in any situation. I recently bled the ABS II on my RS in a full ten minutes, pump, circuits, callipers, hoses, the lot.

Speedbleeder on ABSI question Mityva10
$39 at Harbor Freight in the US. Prolly easily a hunnerd in OZ.

Something similar in OZ for less than $34 http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Hand-Held-Brake-Bleeder-Tester-Set-Bleed-Kit-Vacuum-Pump-Car-Motorbike-Bleeding-/141309788342?hash=item20e6b840b6

    

10Back to top Go down   Speedbleeder on ABSI question Empty Re: Speedbleeder on ABSI question Fri Sep 04, 2015 10:34 pm

Two Wheels Better

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I have one at home. I bought it in OZ for about $40 five or six years ago. It broke after the third use, bad diaphragm and a weak trigger - it always bent under pressure. It came in a red plastic box similar to that one.


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1977 R75/7-100, '93 K11/K12 Big Block, '93 K1100RS, '95 R100 Mystic, '96 K1100RS, 2 x '98 K1200RS, '06 K1200R & '09 K1300GT
    

11Back to top Go down   Speedbleeder on ABSI question Empty Re: Speedbleeder on ABSI question Sat Sep 05, 2015 2:31 pm

xpc316e

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I also own a cheap vacuum bleeder, but it isn't that successful to be honest. Being rather unsatisfied with it, I bought a couple of Stahlbus brake vent valves, otherwise known as speedbleeders. The design differs from the cheaper speedbleeders on the market, and I believe that they are worth the extra cost.

They are extremely easy to use and very effective. They are not the cheapest things on the market, but they make bleeding and fluid changes child's play. You will save their cost on the first use compared with a visit to a mechanic. I bought mine from Motorworks.


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