Bleeding/flushing brake fluid.

[aka1004]

Thank you all. I broke down and bought a set of 6-12mm wrenches. I already had 10-16mm set so I will have two of 10 and 12 but buying a set was much better deal than buying just 6mm.

 

[Possible]

Trust me, you won't have the 10 and 12 mm wrenches for long. LOL

 

[RICZ]

If your set lacks a 13mm, a 1/2" works just fine.
Yeah POSSIBLE, I hear ya. I was thinking about buying a 10mm pistol but I figured it would get lost.

 

[pegasus1300]

If your set lacks a 13mm, a 1/2" works just fine.
Yeah POSSIBLE, I hear ya. I was thinking about buying a 10mm pistol but I figured it would get lost.

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Bensonoid]

Trust me, you won't have the 10 and 12 mm wrenches for long. LOL

For real

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Speed leaders are metric thread,but wrench size is 5/16th. At least,that’s the deep well 6 pt size that worked on my rear caliper.
David

They're probably a tight 5/16 or normal fit 8 mm. 5/16 = 7.94 mm.

 

[Possible]

But he has noted that these Speedbleeders are 6mm, not 8mm.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

But he has noted that these Speedbleeders are 6mm, not 8mm.

That's the thread size. 8 mm is the hex.

 

[Possible]

I know the Speedbleeders I have require an 8mm/5/16" wrench, but I was going by the poster, aka1004, who said he had to get some
wrenches because he didn't have a 6mm wrench.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

That's the thread size. 8 mm is the hex.

Well, I sure screwed up on that one! Turns out the 6 mm thread has 1/4" hex and the 10 mm thread has a 7/16" hex. So that means the 8 mm thread would be 5/16" hex. Nothing like having a manufacturer mix metric and English sizes on one item! I just checked the bleeders I have but not installed yet. To be sure I used a caliper to double check the wrench.

 

[aka1004]

Well, bleeder on my 2015 RS with brembo was much bigger.
I couldn’t get a wrench on it but looks like 12 mm hex.
It looks twice as thick as 6mm speed bleeder I got that was supposed to fit my spyder.


*12mm hex confirmed*

 

[RICZ]

DO NOT LOOSEN THE NUT YOU SEE....
Are you certain you are wrenching on the bleeder and not the banjo bolt? Remove the rubber cap and look again. Open just a quarter turn. My Speed Bleeders use a 1/4" wrench to loosen. I just bled my brakes less than an hour ago and got a nice, firm pedal due to the Speed Bleeders.

 

[aka1004]

DO NOT LOOSEN THE NUT YOU SEE....
Are you certain you are wrenching on the bleeder and not the banjo bolt? Remove the rubber cap and look again. Open just a quarter turn. My Speed Bleeders use a 1/4" wrench to loosen. I just bled my brakes less than an hour ago and got a nice, firm pedal due to the Speed Bleeders.

You mean there is another hex inside the rubber boot? The 6mm hex? Or the 1/4”.

 

[RICZ]

In a word....yes. If you are contemplating doing a flush, I strongly recommend you get a set of Speed Bleeders. They make the task of bleeding stupid easy and a one man job. At $7 each, you will save yourself a lot of work. Best to phone your order and tell them exactly what you are putting them on as there are many sizes.
speedbleeder.com

Bleed in this order: LF, RF, REAR.

 

[aka1004]

I already got the speed bleeders but I was just surprised to see the big old nut (not knowing that is not the nut and never looked at bleeder on spyder or any vehicle) compared to the skinny speed bleeders I received.
Thank you again.

 

[aka1004]

On better note, got the air box out and got all kinds room now.
Took some twisting and pulling but removed all the related hoses and plastics out.
Going with TJ’s air intake.
Doing the led headlights and fogs but h7 bulbs are not cooperating.

 

[RICZ]

Your Spyder is keeping you busy. Keep an eye on the brake fluid reservoirs and don't let them empty. That will create a lot of work for you. If doing a fluid change, suck the fluid out of the reservoir and refill with fresh and pump until you see clear fluid in the hose connected to the bleeder. Do not fill to the top, just to the line.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

You mean there is another hex inside the rubber boot? The 6mm hex? Or the 1/4”.

YES! The thread is 6mm. The hex is 1/4". Nothing like mixing metric and sae on the same part. :hun:
This is on the rear brake. The bleeder threads into the banjo bolt.