I'm in the midst of total brake rebuild including new lines on my Series V. Was surprised that the factory did not put a bleed screw on right rear wheel cylinder. I think they had it on earlier series cars. I'm thinking of adding a tee near the differential and putting a line to each cylinder plus a bleeder screw on each cylinder. Has anyone done this and do you think it's worth doing? I want to bleed as much air out as possible and have never seen a setup with only one bleed screw at the back. Also if I do this I don't know if the bleed screw will seal okay on the cylinder that currently has just two tubing fittings.
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Series V Brake Bleeding
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Bill Eisinger
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Thanks for your comment and photo! But I'm blown away by the fantastic appearance of your Sunbeam's undercarriage. Mine looks like what you would expect on a 56 year old car that was driven only in Massachusetts during all 12 months of the year and hasn't been touched since. You can probably imagine.
Bill Eisinger
Platinum Level Sponsor
Mine looked pretty much as you described before I started the restoration…
I'm not sure what perceived issue you are trying to address. There is no issue with removing air from the stock setup.
The bleeder screw and hydraulic line connectors are the same size + TPIs, so you can use either one in the holes. People sometimes put the bleeder screw in the wrong port, which will cause issues when bleeding.
Mike
The bleeder screw and hydraulic line connectors are the same size + TPIs, so you can use either one in the holes. People sometimes put the bleeder screw in the wrong port, which will cause issues when bleeding.
Mike
I switched to speed bleeders for both the brakes and clutch. I like them. It makes bleeding a one person job. My family members can't be bothered to sit in the car seat and press the pedal for 5 to 10 mins. 
The speed bleeders prevent air from entering during the retraction stroke.
Mike
The speed bleeders prevent air from entering during the retraction stroke.Mike
A lesson learned. When I installed a speed bleeder in the clutch slave, there was a decent amount of air in the line. Depressing the clutch pedal did not generate enough pressure to overcome the spring in the one-way valve in the bleeder. I had to attach a vacuum pump to the bleeder and pull some fluid through the line. After that, I was able to press the pedal and generate enough pressure to open the one-way valve in the bleeder and purge fluid + trapped air.
Mike
Mike
Gordon Holsinger
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I know Russell makes some do you have a part number for the speed blenders?I switched to speed bleeders for both the brakes and clutch. I like them. It makes bleeding a one person job. My family members can't be bothered to sit in the car seat and press the pedal for 5 to 10 mins.
Mike