Drum brake info and fluid question

[Darrel]

This is what I use.

http://www.mpsracing.com/products/Earls/Solo-Bleed.asp

and

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c301/dlh2460/solobleeder.jpg

I have the jar sitting on a bench to keep it elevated and keep an eye on the fluid coming out and use a 2' pry bar to pump the pedal. The only thing that would be nice is to have the bottle of brake fluid sit on top of the reservoir like a water bottle to keep it topped off. Harbor frieght does have the brake bleeder kit with hand pump and "water bottle"

The earl's solo bleed are great. The spring keeps pressure so the fluid doesn't escape, but let's it out when pressing the pedal. There are also the russell speed bleeders using a spring and ball bearing, but I prefer earl's.

http://www.russellperformance.com/mc/speed/domestic.shtml

Here's the harbor freight bleeder kit. You can see the bottle to refill the reservoir. You use it with compressed air.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92924&xcamp=google&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cpc&zmam=33951326&zmas=12&zmac=112&zmap=92924

Edited February 4, 2010 by Darrel

[Marty Rogan]

This is what I use.

http://www.mpsracing.com/products/Earls/Solo-Bleed.asp

and

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c301/dlh2460/solobleeder.jpg

I have the jar sitting on a bench to keep it elevated and keep an eye on the fluid coming out and use a 2' pry bar to pump the pedal. The only thing that would be nice is to have the bottle of brake fluid sit on top of the reservoir like a water bottle to keep it topped off. Harbor frieght does have the brake bleeder kit with hand pump and "water bottle"

The earl's solo bleed are great. The spring keeps pressure so the fluid doesn't escape, but let's it out when pressing the pedal. There are also the russell speed bleeders using a spring and ball bearing, but I prefer earl's.

http://www.russellperformance.com/mc/speed/domestic.shtml

Here's the harbor freight bleeder kit. You can see the bottle to refill the reservoir. You use it with compressed air.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92924&xcamp=google&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=cpc&zmam=33951326&zmas=12&zmac=112&zmap=92924

I have used Speed Bleeders for several years and like them a lot. Darrell, I put about a 10-12' hose right onto the bleeder on one end and attached to a Speed Bleeder collection bag on the other. I can hold onto the bag in the driver's seat while pumping the brakes and see exactly what is coming out. It works great!

Marty

Damn, track days already!! We have to wait till April around here.

[Darrel]

oop, I just reread my first post. It should be an 11mm wrench for the solo bleed.

It's probably a good idea to keep glass away from where I'll working. I still need to get a longer hose. The one I'm using is a little short.

Weather and sign ups(at least 10) permitting we have had open lapping days on most weekends. We alternate days for cars and bikes. It will be sunny and close to 50 this saturday. The track manager saw coyote tracks this morning and huge jackrabbit that we call Bob.

I'm sure we'll get at least one big snow storm before winter and spring are over. And I hope this year wasn't like last year. When the track opened it was nothing but snow the first two weekends and both of the z club track days we had rain.

Scroll down till you see the snow.

http://66.7.221.34/~teamterr/hpr/Event%20Photos.htm

[Marty Rogan]

oop, I just reread my first post. It should be an 11mm wrench for the solo bleed.

It's probably a good idea to keep glass away from where I'll working. I still need to get a longer hose. The one I'm using is a little short.

Weather and sign ups(at least 10) permitting we have had open lapping days on most weekends. We alternate days for cars and bikes. It will be sunny and close to 50 this saturday. The track manager saw coyote tracks this morning and huge jackrabbit that we call Bob.

I'm sure we'll get at least one big snow storm before winter and spring are over. And I hope this year wasn't like last year. When the track opened it was nothing but snow the first two weekends and both of the z club track days we had rain.

Scroll down till you see the snow.

http://66.7.221.34/~teamterr/hpr/Event%20Photos.htm

Hmmmn,

I am surprised you let a snow plow out on your pretty new track! It's really sick how they tear up the streets around here.

Marty

[Darrel]

Hmmmn,

I am surprised you let a snow plow out on your pretty new track! It's really sick how they tear up the streets around here.

Marty

Well it really is a nice flat surface. It was the cement truck we had to watch when he was doing the temporary apex curbing.

[Zedyone_kenobi]

Getting back to brakes..

I finished my drum brake install yesterday. Painted the drums and lightly sanded inner bore of the drum where it fits over the hub. also applied some brake grease to that fitting to hopefully prevent galvanic corrosion due to the differing metals. I need to go test drive it when the darn rain lets up. I ordered a set of speed bleeders. I am just too nervous that the mityvac did not get all the air out. Speed bleeders are something I should have invested in a long time ago anyway.

Next up are some hawk pads on the front calipers.