MK5 Golf GTI

General => Random Chat => Topic started by: 4ndy on May 08, 2016, 07:00:03 pm

Title: speed bleeders
Post by: 4ndy on May 08, 2016, 07:00:03 pm: Anyone used these handy little fellas
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/motorcycle/brake-accessories/stahlbus-speed-bleeder-valve
Title: Re: speed bleeders
Post by: th3_f15t on May 08, 2016, 07:06:12 pm: Looks OK, but to be honest with you an OE valve is just fine for most cars. The bit about letting air in is a little bit over exaggerated, likely based of a theory with no real world proof...
Title: Re: speed bleeders
Post by: rich83 on May 08, 2016, 07:15:12 pm: I am gonna get one for my next service. Hot oil pissing out at 100mph is annoying and messy.
Title: Re: speed bleeders
Post by: r5gtt on May 08, 2016, 09:35:08 pm: Quote from: rich83 on May 08, 2016, 07:15:12 pm
I am gonna get one for my next service. Hot oil pissing out at 100mph is annoying and messy.
When's your next service rich and will ypu be doing a review :happy2:
Title: Re: speed bleeders
Post by: rich83 on May 08, 2016, 09:58:31 pm: 4000 miles
Title: Re: speed bleeders
Post by: Octoparrot on May 08, 2016, 10:15:07 pm: I had these fitted to my previous car (non Vag) and they worked very well, made one man brake bleeding a doddle, not cheap though, I think a full set cost me over £100 and you have To pay extra for the protective caps, but I would consider fitting another set to the golf.
Title: Re: speed bleeders
Post by: rich83 on May 08, 2016, 10:20:10 pm: Quote from: Octoparrot on May 08, 2016, 10:15:07 pm
I had these fitted to my previous car (non Vag) and they worked very well, made one man brake bleeding a doddle, not cheap though, I think a full set cost me over £100 and you have To pay extra for the protective caps, but I would consider fitting another set to the golf.

OP is referring to the oil sump plug valve
Title: Re: speed bleeders
Post by: rich83 on May 08, 2016, 10:24:42 pm: I think :thinking:
Title: Re: speed bleeders
Post by: Octoparrot on May 08, 2016, 10:35:41 pm: No I fitted the brake bleeders as well as I always liked to know my brakes were bled thoroughly and I never really trusted garages to do them. I do also really recommend the oil drain valve as well though if you do your own oil changes as it makes it so quick and clean and prevents you accidentally stripping the sump plug thread through over tightening. :happy2:
Title: Re: speed bleeders
Post by: r5gtt on May 08, 2016, 11:03:32 pm: Quote from: rich83 on May 08, 2016, 09:58:31 pm
4000 miles
A long wait then :signLOL:
Title: Re: speed bleeders
Post by: r5gtt on May 08, 2016, 11:05:03 pm: Quote from: rich83 on May 08, 2016, 10:20:10 pm
Quote from: Octoparrot on May 08, 2016, 10:15:07 pm
I had these fitted to my previous car (non Vag) and they worked very well, made one man brake bleeding a doddle, not cheap though, I think a full set cost me over £100 and you have To pay extra for the protective caps, but I would consider fitting another set to the golf.

OP is referring to the oil sump plug valve
I read the description and you have to pay extra for the valves so I won't bother :signLOL: