Nathan:
I've had my speedbleeders in for a year and a half without any problems. I
remember those ball bearings, but I didn't pay them much attention . . . just
lucky, I guess!
-John
On Wed, 23 Jun 1999, NATHAN J RUFFCORN wrote:
> John-
> I just rebuilt and installed my calipers several weeks ago. I bought the
> bleeders from the local Nissan dealer. Thought they were a little expensive
> @ $3/piece. ;-) I saw the earlier posts regarding the "speed bleeders".
> Sounds good but I would check their compatibility with our cylinders as
> there is actually a BB sized ball bearing that the bleeder presses against
> to seat with the cylinder. The "ball bearings" were rusted and pitted on
> mine. I simply used two ball bearings from the front wheel of an old
> bicycle (if your using used ball bearing, make sure they don't have ANY flat
> or worn spots! I speced them out with calipers and they were exactly the
> same size as the oem part!
> Enjoy
> Nathan
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: John E. Stromgren <jstromgr@sqi.com>
> To: Riedel, Dave <RiedelD@pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca>
> Cc: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 1999 2:17 PM
> Subject: Re: bleeder valves for '69 2000
>
>
> > On Wed, 23 Jun 1999, Riedel, Dave wrote:
> >
> > > Hey folks, it's good to be back (been off the list for a while).
> > >
> > > I was wondering if it's possible to replace the brake bleeder
> > > valves for a '69 2000 with a readily available standard part.
> >
> > I like speedbleeders: http://www.speedbleeder.com/
> >
> > -John
> > _________________
> > John E. Stromgren
> > '70 2000 (#14061)
> > Issaquah, WA, USA
> >
> >
>
>
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