Replacing Bleed Screws on my Tired Brembos
Feb 4, 2011, 06:38 AM
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While we're on the subject, make sure you use the right fluid. Since I switched from Motul to AMSoil DOT4 I bleed by brakes like twice during the season. When I ran Motul it was after every weekend. Castrol SRF is good (and expensive) too. My .02
Feb 5, 2011, 04:34 PM
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I can bleed my brakes in 15-20 min WITHOUT speed bleeders. It's really simple especially after you've done it a few times.
While we're on the subject, make sure you use the right fluid. Since I switched from Motul to AMSoil DOT4 I bleed by brakes like twice during the season. When I ran Motul it was after every weekend. Castrol SRF is good (and expensive) too. My .02
While we're on the subject, make sure you use the right fluid. Since I switched from Motul to AMSoil DOT4 I bleed by brakes like twice during the season. When I ran Motul it was after every weekend. Castrol SRF is good (and expensive) too. My .02
I've only bled brakes 4-5 times so I am not that quick 
No way in hell I could bleed brakes without speed bleeders by myself.
Feb 5, 2011, 04:46 PM
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I can bleed my brakes in 15-20 min WITHOUT speed bleeders. It's really simple especially after you've done it a few times.
While we're on the subject, make sure you use the right fluid. Since I switched from Motul to AMSoil DOT4 I bleed by brakes like twice during the season. When I ran Motul it was after every weekend. Castrol SRF is good (and expensive) too. My .02
While we're on the subject, make sure you use the right fluid. Since I switched from Motul to AMSoil DOT4 I bleed by brakes like twice during the season. When I ran Motul it was after every weekend. Castrol SRF is good (and expensive) too. My .02
After how many events are you bleeding usually? And you run Hoosiers correct?
AmsOil ftw
Feb 11, 2011, 06:11 PM
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Hey all,
I'm gearing up for the 2011 track season and my tired Brembo calipers need a couple parts.
While I recently replaced pistons seals & dust boots, the actual screws that you use to loosen/tighten when bleeding the brakes on the front and back side of the caliper are totally beat. They're not completely rounded, but they're getting close. Many years of bleeding fluid has taken its toll.
Girodisc told me to go to the Porsche dealer for these things. Amazingly, the bleeder nut/screw is $32 PER! And the black plastic caps (which I lost mine a long, long time ago) are $4 PER! Replacing all 8, that's $288 + Tax!!!
Does anyone know of alternative solutions?
Thanks!
-Jeff
I'm gearing up for the 2011 track season and my tired Brembo calipers need a couple parts.
While I recently replaced pistons seals & dust boots, the actual screws that you use to loosen/tighten when bleeding the brakes on the front and back side of the caliper are totally beat. They're not completely rounded, but they're getting close. Many years of bleeding fluid has taken its toll.
Girodisc told me to go to the Porsche dealer for these things. Amazingly, the bleeder nut/screw is $32 PER! And the black plastic caps (which I lost mine a long, long time ago) are $4 PER! Replacing all 8, that's $288 + Tax!!!
Does anyone know of alternative solutions?
Thanks!
-Jeff
Oct 26, 2012, 07:35 AM
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Jan 9, 2014, 11:25 AM
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Figured i would just bump this thread rather than make a whole new one. if you guys are still looking i found replacement from a motorcycle site.
http://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/produ...roducts_id=633
http://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/produ...roducts_id=633
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Figured i would just bump this thread rather than make a whole new one. if you guys are still looking i found replacement from a motorcycle site.
http://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/produ...roducts_id=633
http://www.kurveygirl.com/shop/produ...roducts_id=633
http://www.streettunedmotorsports.co...7_mr407368.htm
EDIT: Probably front and rear (maybe?)
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Jan 18, 2014, 09:16 AM
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Alright, I'm going with the 13906 on Amazon (only 1 in stock so I'll have to wait) but their site says it is a replacement for both the front (MB366146) and rear (MB928290). Sold as a pair, so only $28 vs $75 on Lancershop. Fingers crossed not going OEM...
Jan 22, 2014, 02:05 PM
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Jan 22, 2014, 03:05 PM
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The speedbleeders have worked great on my car, having a few extra on hand never hurts though. Over time you can wear out the thread sealant if you tend to over tighten and loosen them more than you should which can cause them to start to leak around the threads. For me they seem to last a solid 2 years with about 10 bleeds easily. They also do sell the thread sealing stuff in a bottle, it's just a matter of cleaning them and dabbing some of it on, then curing it in the oven when nobody is looking.
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I've rounded one for sure, a few others are getting close. I'm also getting the fluid bleed from the threads on one as well. Any leak of brake fluid is not good.