Speed Bleeders

[korny351]

Want to replace my bleed valves w/ speed bleeders. The ones with the check valve. Russell Performance's application chart shows 3/8x24 for the front and 1/4x28 at the rear. Found a set of the 3/8" locally but they were too small. Slipped into the caliper without engaging any threads. So, throwing out the data from Russell, does anyone know the correct sizing for the bleed screws on a '93 Super w/ 9" drums? Looking for info for both front and rear. Thanx

 

[mht95ranger]

I got a pair for my fronts from Autozone and all I can say is WOW!!! Now I need to find some for the rears. My front part # was 639590. Autozone said they had no listing. My truck is a 95 4x4 extended cab.

 

[AllanD]

Looking at the way the various "speed bleeders" I'd strongly recommend the Earl's
as first choice and Russell as a distant second.

The russell depends on pre applied "goop" on the threads to seal them.

The Earl's use an O-ring.
a bit more sophisticated.

 

[korny351]

Don't get me wrong. I appreciate the input as to the design and usefulness of Speed Bleeders, but without the proper sizes and threading it's just a shot in the dark as to what to order. I can't remove the existing ones w/o introducing air into the system. And since this is my daily driver, I can't afford to have it down for any length of time. MHT, that part # corresponds to the 3/8x24 of the bleeder I tried. Unfortunately, it was too small for my application. Must have been some changes between '93 and '95.

 

[AllanD]

a 1995 is a completely different caliper.

Your 1993 should be 10mmx1.0 threads.

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[korny351]

Allan, thanks for the info. You saved my butt. Would have gone to the next SAE size 7/16 without your input. Do you know if the rear drums (9 inch) are 1/4x28 as listed on Russell's application chart?

 

[kennykenny]

This is a little off topic but since AllanD is already here and I'm sure he knows the answer...I was always under the impression all supercabs had 10" drums? Just curious as to why you have 9" drums.

Thread Jack done.

 

[AllanD]

Allan, thanks for the info. You saved my butt. Would have gone to the next SAE size 7/16 without your input. Do you know if the rear drums (9 inch) are 1/4x28 as listed on Russell's application chart?

BEFORE you buy the fronts , let me check, I do have a good pair of '88-93 calipers I can check the threads easily enough.... but I need to find them...

They are the spare calipers for my Aerostar.

I know the brake HOSES are 3/8-24 thread
(I have hoses and a banjo bolt in my toolbox)
but I need to actually find a caliper I can take the bleeder from.

and after spending half an hour looking in my oh so cold garage
(wearing my slippers) All I could find were my spare two-piston calipers.
As for the rears? you are going to have to physically check, because there are several sizes they could possibly be.

Ranging from 1/4-28 to 5/16-24, to 3/8-24 to various metric sizes depending on who actually made your rear cylinders... or if they are original?

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[korny351]

Allan, thanks for your efforts and input. I am holding off for now. Will probably be replacing front pads this coming weekend. Since I'll be bleeding the system anyway at that time I might as well pull the bleeders and check the threading myself. Now if only I can find my thread gauge. I'll post my findings when I'm done.

 

[AllanD]

I actually went to the effort of pulling a bleeder screw off of
a Gen2 Ranger caliper

It's DEFINATLY, ABSOLUTELY 7/16-20 thread.

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[adsm08]

I have an XLT super cab with 9" drums. I think they were standard on the 2.9s and the 4.0 was the only one that got the 10s without upgrading to the option.

 

[Fx4wannabe01]

Why bother? Seriously.

If you've got multiple vehicles or work on friends vehicles, I highly suggest getting a Motive Products Power Bleeder!!!

http://motiveproducts.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0h5bMoW-aw

We've got one and it's simply an amazing product and I love it. Simply fill it with fluid, pump it up to about 15lbs, open the bleeder and let drain into a dirty hose into a can. I wouldn't get the big huge container though. Little brother ordered the wrong one but we'll have to make do. IMO...it's well worth the $60 or so for the base model. The adaptor that my ranger takes, can be used on all my familys vehicles. Ford family afterall. haha.

 

[PlumCrazy]

Why bother? Seriously.

If you've got multiple vehicles or work on friends vehicles, I highly suggest getting a Motive Products Power Bleeder!!!

http://motiveproducts.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0h5bMoW-aw

We've got one and it's simply an amazing product and I love it. Simply fill it with fluid, pump it up to about 15lbs, open the bleeder and let drain into a dirty hose into a can. I wouldn't get the big huge container though. Little brother ordered the wrong one but we'll have to make do. IMO...it's well worth the $60 or so for the base model. The adaptor that my ranger takes, can be used on all my familys vehicles. Ford family afterall. haha.

Will that adapter fit on the clutch reservoir too?

 

[pxbacher]

Will this thing bleed an air-filled clutch master cylinder?