What size hose for bleeder valves?

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Old 04-08-2011, 12:00 PM
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What size hose for bleeder valves?

I have a 1999 F-150 with 4 wheel discs. I want to bleed my brakes.

Anybody know what size hose I need to fit snugly over the bleeder valves?

Thanks a lot.
 
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Old 04-08-2011, 12:22 PM
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probably like 1/8" ID hose will work. The bleeder valves are usually a bit bigger than that so it should fit on snugly.
 
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Old 04-08-2011, 12:33 PM
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If you want to do it another way, check out the speed bleeder screws with the valves in them. No hose necessary.
 

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Old 04-08-2011, 11:43 PM
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Thanks guys. You sure on the 1/8" hose? I want to get the right size when I go to the store.

I'm actually going to be bleeding them/flushing the fluid with a 60cc syringe and a piece of hose hooked up to the bleeder valve, so a snug fit is preferable for a better seal. I have a Mityvac vacuum bleeder and the syringe works 10X better in terms of pure suction power and ease of use.

Just need to get the right size hose....let me know if 1/8" ID hose is the right one if you could. Thanks a lot.
 



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