As Xviper mentioned, the ones that "pull" kind of suck because they draw air from around the bleed screws.

The ones that "push" kind of suck because they typically don't have caps that fit the Honda, but require a klugey universal cap.

The other big issue I have with the push kind is that many of the designs waste a bunch of fluid.

I've got it down to where I only need a helper for less than 10 minutes to do a complete bleed, a little while longer for a flush.

 

I have been using Earl's Solo Bleeders. I think they are much better than the Speed Bleeders.

 

hey gernby where'd you get earls bleeders? I would also liek to pick up a set.

Karim

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by gernby
[B]I have been using Earl's Solo Bleeders.

 

The Speed Bleeders use a gummy residue on the threads to prevent air and fluid from seaping through. Earl's solo bleeders use a spring loaded brass thingy to keep air or fluid from passing.

Here is a picture, but I can't recall which actual version is the right one.

BTW, if you get these, make sure you only tighten them finger tight. If you tighten them with a wrench, they will be ruined. I know it seems like they will leak, but they don't.

 

Thanks, g.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by gernby
[B]The Speed Bleeders use a gummy residue on the threads to prevent air and fluid BTW, if you get these, make sure you only tighten them finger tight.

 

Since the "valve" is made of brass, it doesn't need to be tight to make a seal, and if you over tighten, it will just indent the brass. I haven't lost a drop of fluid in over 10K miles. As you can see, there is a lot of travel in the valve springs, so it probably wouldn't matter much whether you opened it up 1/4 or 2 full turns. However, the springs will put less force on the valve the more you open it. Opening them up less would just require more pedal pressure to force fluid through.

 

thanx Gernby! I love this board!!!

Karim