[carizme]

I bought a set of these and I just don't see how you can do it yourself without the help of an assitant, or in my case, my tired girlfriend Here's some pointers for anyone looking to get these.

The installation consisted of Goodrich Stainless lines , Hawk HPS Pads, and 4 sets of Speedbleeders

* First off, remove/install/bleed each nipple one at a time. I didnt do this and I ended up with a couple of leaks because replaced all of them and then started the bleeding process. I didnt tighten some of them enough before I started bleeding. So in my situation I would bleed a caliper and sprung a slight leak at another caliper and had somewhat of a mess.

* As far as the bleeding goes. Making sure the clear tubing doesn't move around or slip off is important. I wouldnt trust myself to pump the brakes and be confident that the tubing wouldn't move. My tubing was purchased off a reel from Sears so it wasn't straight anyway, it would keep curling up.

* Also pushing the pedal and getting out of the car to check for bubbles seems tiresome. You can really only "self bleed" the front drivers as you look at it, possibly even the rear drivers. If I were to do the passenger side I would never really be too sure I got all of the bubbles out.

* The bleeder itself needs to be checked upon retightening after being bled. Have your assistant pump the brake pedal to make sure no fluid seeps out.

Overall the process is simplified with speedbleeders but I definately would not do it on my own. I would never feel confident that I had gotten all of the air out of the system. Therefore I would personally still enlist a SO or friend to help. If nothing else, they make the bleeding process faster