Speed Bleeders for the RS

[Grumpy Goat]

Based on looking at that GIF, the end with the spring was in your hand in the picture, so there is nothing holding that ball in the sheared off Speedbleeder other than gravity. I still say try a magnet. The ball is there to stop air being sucked back into the caliper, so it is free to come out now the spring is no longer holding it down.

The cavity in which the ball moves is rounded at both ends with a hole at the ends for fluid to pass through. It held brake pressure with the end broken off, which cannot be the case if a magnet can pull it out.

The brake job is done and I have a video coming out describing what had to be done - and in the end it did not involve removing the broken end of the Speed Bleeder.

I'll just say this ... after bleeding all the brakes I have ordered another Speed Bleeder for the left front - this time stainless steel, in the hopes that it is a little stronger. Using the Speed Bleeders is so convenient that it is worth the risk, I suppose. I also used my new Motion Pro inline speed bleeder on the left front with its conventional bleed valve, and it worked perfectly; except when you disconnect, both tubes are full of brake fluid. Had to use a paper rag and capillary action to pull the fluid out.

On a separate note that may be of interest to you - I found an LED solution that is plug-and-play, and so far is working well. As you would have guessed there is a video for that too.