russell speed bleeders
10-08-2010, 02:19 PM
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russell speed bleeders Russell lists both speed bleeder as the same, If you search summits site the newer corvette bleeders are the correct ones for the front. Russell needs to update their catalog. fits ls1 brakes perfect
10-13-2010, 03:31 PM
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i have speed bleeders all around on my 2002. but they are earl's solo-bleeds
I think the fronts had a different length than the rears. I don't remember if the thread diameter was different. What really matters, rather than the part number, is the thread size and the depth of the bleeder. Find that out, then make sure whatever bleeders you get have those dimensions.
fronts I think are 10mm x 1.0 x 32mm
and that's for stock oem calipers. if you get different calipers then those numbers may not apply, it all depends on the caliper.
I think the fronts had a different length than the rears. I don't remember if the thread diameter was different. What really matters, rather than the part number, is the thread size and the depth of the bleeder. Find that out, then make sure whatever bleeders you get have those dimensions.
fronts I think are 10mm x 1.0 x 32mm
and that's for stock oem calipers. if you get different calipers then those numbers may not apply, it all depends on the caliper.
10-13-2010, 03:36 PM
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i have speed bleeders all around on my 2002. but they are earl's solo-bleeds
I think the fronts had a different length than the rears. I don't remember if the thread diameter was different. What really matters, rather than the part number, is the thread size and the depth of the bleeder. Find that out, then make sure whatever bleeders you get have those dimensions.
fronts I think are 10mm x 1.0 x 32mm
and that's for stock oem calipers. if you get different calipers then those numbers may not apply, it all depends on the caliper.
I think the fronts had a different length than the rears. I don't remember if the thread diameter was different. What really matters, rather than the part number, is the thread size and the depth of the bleeder. Find that out, then make sure whatever bleeders you get have those dimensions.
fronts I think are 10mm x 1.0 x 32mm
and that's for stock oem calipers. if you get different calipers then those numbers may not apply, it all depends on the caliper.
I took one of the spare screws that came with my replacement GM caliper and added it to one of my rear calipers because I stripped my old one. Hope that's not a problem!
10-13-2010, 09:16 PM
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yes, the rear oem calipers are much smaller than the fronts. That is why I say what bleeder size you get depends on the calipers you have. If you upgraded to bigger calipers from whoever, then these sizes may not apply.
for the stock calipers that are on my 2002, these are what i use
rears are 10mm x 1.0mm x 27mm, earls part # 280022erl
the fronts are 10mm x 1.0mm x 32mm, #280040erl
I think i bought mine from summit quite a few years ago, the sponsors tend to have either just the front or just the rear listed.
for the stock calipers that are on my 2002, these are what i use
rears are 10mm x 1.0mm x 27mm, earls part # 280022erl
the fronts are 10mm x 1.0mm x 32mm, #280040erl
I think i bought mine from summit quite a few years ago, the sponsors tend to have either just the front or just the rear listed.
10-17-2010, 09:18 PM
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I dont like the design of the earls because the plunger is external, plus I read the stories about people breaking them off or mushrooming due to overwrenching. The russel is clearly a better design with the check valve located internally, I don't know why russel or summit dosent change or update their catalog
