[alfa] 105/115 SpeedBleeders 4-sale

["Dean W. Cains" <dwc@xxxxxx>]

Hi Group:

I've got a complete set (all 4 calipers and the clutch slave) of 105/115 
SpeedBleeders that I don't need any longer.  I had these on my '74 Spider 
for a few years, and they all in good shape, without corrosion or damaged 
threads.  I've got a Motive Products pressure bleeder, and it's just so 
much more convenient that I pulled the SpeedBleeders off the car.

There are a few caveats though, about SpeedBleeders, in general.  They come 
with a painted-on thread sealer, so air isn't drawn past the threads as the 
pedal is released, but the sealant never worked for me.  In fact, brake 
fluid (ATE Super Blue and Valvoline SynPower) seemed to dissolve it.  I 
have always used a few turns of Teflon plumber's tape on bleeders (to 
prevent corrosion on the threads), and found that this works great on the 
SpeedBleeders, too, for sealing the threads.  Also, if the system has been 
completely drained of fluid, the SpeedBleeders need to be removed until the 
new fluid has run down (via gravity) to the calipers.  Air pressure will 
not be enough to open the SpeedBleeders' internal valves.  Finally, lately 
I've seen some different than original slave cylinders, and I won't promise 
the SpeedBleeder I've got will fit them all, but it matches both my Spider's.

That's about it, and I'll take the first email offer for $20 for all 5 
bleeders, shipping included to anywhere in the US.  Centerline sells the 
same parts for $42 + shipping.

Regards,

Dean
Lutz, FL
'74 & '87 Spider Veloce's
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