Russell Brake Bleeders? - Focaljet

**natedog_1959** · 06-07-2006, 10:51 AM

I am interested in doing my own brake work on my SVTF. I will need new pads rotors. I am also going to replace my brake fluid. I noticed the Russell speed bleeders and bleeder bags on your site and had a few questions.

1. Do the bleeders permanently replace the stock bleeders?
2. If so, what is the bleeding process? How do they function?

I guess what I'm asking is is this something that someone who has above average mechanical skills going to be able to accomplish in a few hours (less than 3)?

Thanks ahead of time for any help, Nate.

**CFM Focus** · 06-07-2006, 11:18 AM

The bleeders replace the factory pieces. To bleed the brakes, you just loosen the bleeder and pump the brakes until all the air is out of the line for the caliper you're working on. Tighten the bleeder and you're done. That easy!

**belacyrf** · 06-07-2006, 12:06 PM

With a friend you should be able to do it in 45 minutes.

Without a friend you will need a pressure bleeder on the brake fluid reservoir to apply pressure for you.

**natedog_1959** · 06-07-2006, 01:37 PM

It sounds like you two are contradicting one another. CFM says it's a one man job without a pressure bleeder and belacyrf says it's a one man job only with a pressure bleeder. Which is it?

By pumping the brakes will I drain the fluid resevoir too fast for one person to refill and then continue pumping? Sorry for all the questions, I just want to do it right the first time. Nate.

**CFM Focus** · 06-07-2006, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by natedog_1959

It sounds like you two are contradicting one another. CFM says it's a one man job without a pressure bleeder and belacyrf says it's a one man job only with a pressure bleeder. Which is it?

By pumping the brakes will I drain the fluid resevoir too fast for one person to refill and then continue pumping? Sorry for all the questions, I just want to do it right the first time. Nate.

Either a pressure bleeder or the one-way brake caliper bleeders make it a one man job. I guess it comes down to a matter of reliability, cost and/or preference.

**belacyrf** · 06-07-2006, 03:09 PM

Nate.. that was my bad.. for not even reading the full description. HOWEVER it seems to me you would need one of CFM's bags as well.

These bleeders allow you to sit in the car and pump the breaks. The bleeders act as a one way valve, only letting stuff out not in. However if you dont either have the bag or a friend, it will be messy

**Reza** · 06-07-2006, 03:30 PM

do you have the link to them?

**CFM Focus** · 06-07-2006, 03:39 PM

SVT models: http://focus.c-f-m.com/index.asp?PageAction=PRODSEARCH&txtSearch=bleeders &Page=1

Regular Focus fronts are on backorder.

**Reza** · 06-07-2006, 06:20 PM

do you have them instock?

**CFM Focus** · 06-07-2006, 07:09 PM

The SVT ones are in stock.

**natedog_1959** · 06-08-2006, 12:39 AM

I will definitely be ordering these if nothing more than a "damn that's cool" part. Nate.

06-07-2006, 10:51 AM	#1
natedog_1959 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,291	Russell Brake Bleeders? I am interested in doing my own brake work on my SVTF. I will need new pads rotors. I am also going to replace my brake fluid. I noticed the Russell speed bleeders and bleeder bags on your site and had a few questions. 1. Do the bleeders permanently replace the stock bleeders? 2. If so, what is the bleeding process? How do they function? I guess what I'm asking is is this something that someone who has above average mechanical skills going to be able to accomplish in a few hours (less than 3)? Thanks ahead of time for any help, Nate. __________________ 2004 SVT Focus Black w/ red inserts, HID's, Audiophile. Show: Euro Upper Grille, Tinted Corners, 5% tint on rear three windows, Black EAP Wheels w/ black lug nuts. Go: Steeda STS, SRI, STB, 2 Mounts, MSD Coil/Wires, Side Gapped Cu Plugs, SS Brake Lines, F2 Rear Sway, SRF Throttle Body, ORP, Borla Exhaust, Grounding Kit, SVT Salvage battery box and Odyssey battery, COSDEVSVT Harness Bar, Corbeau Harness, 215/45/17 Dunlop Z1's, Multimatic/KYB suspension, P-51 shims, Centric rotors/Hawk HPS pads.

06-07-2006, 11:18 AM	#2
CFM Focus Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: www.c-f-m.com Posts: 1,506	Re: Russell Brake Bleeders? The bleeders replace the factory pieces. To bleed the brakes, you just loosen the bleeder and pump the brakes until all the air is out of the line for the caliper you're working on. Tighten the bleeder and you're done. That easy! __________________ Central Florida Motorsports, Inc. - Since 1996 sales@c-f-m.com / NEW! Online Customer Service - Live Chat / 407.339.9211 / Subscribe to CFM Forum We match ALL advertised prices on products we carry! Our Latest Products / SVT Focus Parts Video of our 12 second Vortech Supercharged 1/4 mile Focus / Specs / Timeslip / Dyno .:Focus Showoff:. Picture and Video Gallery

06-07-2006, 12:06 PM	#3
belacyrf [FJ] Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my home is Posts: 17,320	Re: Russell Brake Bleeders? With a friend you should be able to do it in 45 minutes. Without a friend you will need a pressure bleeder on the brake fluid reservoir to apply pressure for you. __________________ 1995 Turbocharged Miata for sale Former owner of Turbo SVTF

06-07-2006, 01:37 PM	#4
natedog_1959 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,291	Re: Russell Brake Bleeders? It sounds like you two are contradicting one another. CFM says it's a one man job without a pressure bleeder and belacyrf says it's a one man job only with a pressure bleeder. Which is it? By pumping the brakes will I drain the fluid resevoir too fast for one person to refill and then continue pumping? Sorry for all the questions, I just want to do it right the first time. Nate. __________________ 2004 SVT Focus Black w/ red inserts, HID's, Audiophile. Show: Euro Upper Grille, Tinted Corners, 5% tint on rear three windows, Black EAP Wheels w/ black lug nuts. Go: Steeda STS, SRI, STB, 2 Mounts, MSD Coil/Wires, Side Gapped Cu Plugs, SS Brake Lines, F2 Rear Sway, SRF Throttle Body, ORP, Borla Exhaust, Grounding Kit, SVT Salvage battery box and Odyssey battery, COSDEVSVT Harness Bar, Corbeau Harness, 215/45/17 Dunlop Z1's, Multimatic/KYB suspension, P-51 shims, Centric rotors/Hawk HPS pads.

06-07-2006, 03:09 PM	#6
belacyrf [FJ] Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my home is Posts: 17,320	Re: Russell Brake Bleeders? Nate.. that was my bad.. for not even reading the full description. HOWEVER it seems to me you would need one of CFM's bags as well. These bleeders allow you to sit in the car and pump the breaks. The bleeders act as a one way valve, only letting stuff out not in. However if you dont either have the bag or a friend, it will be messy __________________ 1995 Turbocharged Miata for sale Former owner of Turbo SVTF

06-07-2006, 03:30 PM	#7
Reza Formerly focus_wrc Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,508	Re: Russell Brake Bleeders? do you have the link to them? __________________ H&R/// , Team Dynamics , FocusSport , TCE Brakes, Bridgestone.

06-07-2006, 03:39 PM	#8
CFM Focus Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: www.c-f-m.com Posts: 1,506	Re: Russell Brake Bleeders? SVT models: http://focus.c-f-m.com/index.asp?PageAction=PRODSEARCH&txtSearch=bleeders &Page=1 Regular Focus fronts are on backorder. __________________ Central Florida Motorsports, Inc. - Since 1996 sales@c-f-m.com / NEW! Online Customer Service - Live Chat / 407.339.9211 / Subscribe to CFM Forum We match ALL advertised prices on products we carry! Our Latest Products / SVT Focus Parts Video of our 12 second Vortech Supercharged 1/4 mile Focus / Specs / Timeslip / Dyno .:Focus Showoff:. Picture and Video Gallery

06-07-2006, 06:20 PM	#9
Reza Formerly focus_wrc Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8,508	Re: Russell Brake Bleeders? do you have them instock? __________________ H&R/// , Team Dynamics , FocusSport , TCE Brakes, Bridgestone.

06-07-2006, 07:09 PM	#10
CFM Focus Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: www.c-f-m.com Posts: 1,506	Re: Russell Brake Bleeders? The SVT ones are in stock. __________________ Central Florida Motorsports, Inc. - Since 1996 sales@c-f-m.com / NEW! Online Customer Service - Live Chat / 407.339.9211 / Subscribe to CFM Forum We match ALL advertised prices on products we carry! Our Latest Products / SVT Focus Parts Video of our 12 second Vortech Supercharged 1/4 mile Focus / Specs / Timeslip / Dyno .:Focus Showoff:. Picture and Video Gallery

06-08-2006, 12:39 AM	#11
natedog_1959 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,291	Re: Russell Brake Bleeders? I will definitely be ordering these if nothing more than a "damn that's cool" part. Nate. __________________ 2004 SVT Focus Black w/ red inserts, HID's, Audiophile. Show: Euro Upper Grille, Tinted Corners, 5% tint on rear three windows, Black EAP Wheels w/ black lug nuts. Go: Steeda STS, SRI, STB, 2 Mounts, MSD Coil/Wires, Side Gapped Cu Plugs, SS Brake Lines, F2 Rear Sway, SRF Throttle Body, ORP, Borla Exhaust, Grounding Kit, SVT Salvage battery box and Odyssey battery, COSDEVSVT Harness Bar, Corbeau Harness, 215/45/17 Dunlop Z1's, Multimatic/KYB suspension, P-51 shims, Centric rotors/Hawk HPS pads.

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