TRILIGHT

I didn't see the 2003 CL on their site but based on what I saw there, perhaps it is the SB10125 model? I was just curious if anyone had already purchased Speed Bleeders for their CL. I'm also looking to find out what the correct bleeding order is on the CL. Thanks!!

Also, if anyone has a chance to stop by this thread...

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182576

...and let me know their thoughts/opinions on 18" tires, I would appreciate it. Thanks everyone!

Bobbydoedoe

i have the brake bleeder one, and imo it sucks. It can't even pressurealize the brake fluid container without having air leak in. imo just skip it, and do it manually

Allout

Per Helms:



Note: Front are first in the sequence. Opposite of what I'm used to.

Here's a write up from Jens on brake lines and bleeding too:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118783

paul01cls

Woops, I did it in the exact opposite order with no ill effects. Yeah, one person brake bleeders don't work. You'll need someone to press the brake pedal down while you open and close the bleed screw.

TRILIGHT

Sweet! Thanks for the info, Allout!!! To those who indicate having problems with the brake bleeders, you probably purchased the "copycat" garbage they sell at the store. I have never had a single problem with TRUE "Speed Bleeders"... http://www.speedbleeder.com/ I have used them on my vehicles for years and have not had any failures. Since I'm always working by myself it makes life a LOOOT simpler.

Allout

I haven't tried the Speedbleeders but they look pretty good.

I too do a lot of work by myself and bleed my brakes using a Mighty Vac and pull the fluid through. The Mighty Vac is also good to use to suck the old fluid out of the master cylinder reservour before you start.

The trick to making the Speedbleeders or the Mighty Vac work for bleeding is to make sure you have a good seal around the threads of the bleeder. I use Teflon tape around the threads. Looks like Speedbleeders come with some sort of liquid sealant that's been applied and they sell replacement sealant once the original coating becomes ineffective.

I've also heard that you need to cycle the ABS pump to get all the fluid out.

TRILIGHT

You know, that's not a bad idea to keep from forcing the majority of old fluid to travel through the lines, Allout!

Concerning the ABS pump, I'll have to look into that. I noticed that the manual you posted doesn't say anything about having the car running. Per the service manual to my Stealth, they say have the car running. I always assumed it was mostly to help make the brake easier to push but perhaps it helps get more out of the ABS system as well? Just a thought.

Oh and as for the Teflon tape, I found some stuff sold at Sears Hardware that is a Teflon paste. Basically, the same thing as the tape but in a paste form out of a tube. I've found it a lot easier to work with.