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Review on RUSSELL 639570 Russell Speed Bleeder by Paul Tilden

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Easy install and great job first time

Installation was very easy. Delete the old pump and set the new pump speed. Bleeding the calipers on my 2000 Toyota Avalon XL was easy. A quick note for those who use torque wrenches to set and close their bleeder valves: The Russell Speed bleeder features a Teflon coating that isolates the bleeder valve from the outside air while bleeding the brakes. This coating provides false torque readings indicating the bleed valve is installed and closed. You must manually install the exhaust valve using a hex or closed end hex wrench. Use the wrench with just two fingers until you feel the bleeding spot. Simply depressing the brake pedal will confirm if the bleed screw is in place. If brake fluid is leaking, try pulling on the bleeder with two more fingers to secure it. After you've attached the first vent you will have a good idea of how much force it will take to set the remaining vents.

Pros
  • The Edelbrock R&D team are not only well qualified at their job, they are automotive enthusiasts who not only work in the automotive aftermarket - they live it - and in this moment they understand the inner compressor or motoring, the EFI system becomes second nature.
Cons
  • Not as thick as other picks