What's the correct size Earl's Solo Bleeder?

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08-31-09, 07:56 PM

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How thick were the pads you removed, and how long had your brake fluid been in there? If your old pads and fluid were shot, then you may have really increased your real pedal travel.

not sure how thick the pads were, but it was about time for replacement. i never replaced the brake fluid since i purchased the car in 5/2006, 40,000 miles ago. the pedal starts to feel stiff when i press it about 10% of the way down. i would compare it to the feel of the pedal when you pump your brakes when the car is off...

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07-12-11, 10:13 PM

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are these the correct size for the fronts is350?

front = 10mm x 1.0 x 35 (or 38), http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EAR-280041ERL/

iam unable to find the 38 on this site..they maybe unavailable anymore..

rears =7mm x 1.0 x 34mm. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EAR-280025ERL/

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07-21-11, 02:02 PM

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Yes, those are the right sizes for the 350. I fixed the links in my previous posts to reflect Summit's new site.

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09-19-11, 08:22 AM

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Hey all, I tried to install 280025ERL on the rear of the wife IS250 and it wasn't able to properly seat. The factory rear bleeder uses a 10mm wrench and the 280025ERL uses an 8mm wrench. When I tightened the 280025ERL down it never felt seated and almost felt like I was going to strip the threads. I don't know if others have experienced this

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06-13-13, 02:38 PM

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Tried this last night on my IS350. IMHO the 280025ERL is a poor fit for the rear brakes. Tightened to a reasonable level (below stripping / snapping force) it didn't make a good seal (fluid slowly seeping up the threads). Maybe it could have sealed with more force it seemed risky for such a small valve. It is also considerably shorter / smaller than the stock bleeder. I put the stock rear bleeders back in.