Didn't find too many recent posts on these. Most of them were from several years ago, some people liked them, others thought they sucked. I'm wondering if perhaps they've made some improvements over the years.

So is anyone still using these and like them?

 

Not me. I prefer the "old fashioned" way.

 

I'm still running the same speed bleeders that I purchased back in 2001 before Expo #1, never had a problem other then grabbing the wrong size wrench a few times. I rarely have someone to assist me with bleeding my brakes, so outside of the fancy bleeding tools these work perfectly fine.

 

I've bled with mine about twice since I purchased them. Everything works fine so far. The only problem I might forsee in the future is the sealant drying or flaking off, but they sell that now too.

 

I read one thread where the guy had to torque them to like triple the amount recommended by the manufacturer, just to get them to seal. I'm wondering if he got ones with the incorrect taper at the bottom or something.

 

I used them on the race car. Definitely saved some time quite often. I at one point thought they may have been the source of some brake issues, but it turned out not to be the case. I recommend the stainless ones though, for a little extra confidence.

 

For 5-6 years I've been using speed bleeders on the race car and two "DE" cars, all with no problems.

 

I installed a set a long time ago. Although I only have the front on. We found out the rear is different for the 97's. Never got around to buying a set for the rears though.

I love them though!

-Victor