SpeedBleeders for Lotus Elan Brakes

[mrpeugeot]

In addition to replacing the banjo bolt on my rear brake caliper, I decided to install SpeedBleeders for the brakes on my new-to-me Elan. I have previously added these to my '70 Triumph Spitfire Mk3, and they work very nicely.

For those who don't know what these are, they are a brake bleed fitting that has an integrated one-way valve. As a result, you can open the bleeder at the brake, and proceed to bleed the brake from the cockpit without having to return to the wheel to open/close the bleeder.

For both the front and rear brake calipers, I chose to use their 3/8-24 "long" fitting, SB3824L:
http://www.speedbleeder.com/size.htm

I am not connected to this company in any way - just a satisfied customer.

Adam

[StressCraxx]

The speed bleeders are great. I have used them on several cars.

I sometimes bleed my brakes at the track between sessions. I seldom have someone to help as I work my way around the car. I found this through an old post on elan.net and it works really well. Its a Gunson EZ Bleed. I would imagine the usual suspects carry these. Usual disclaimers apply.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lz8t6ZkVSQM