What size are the bleeders? I can't find them listed anywhere for the 8.25. I only see them for the 30 and 35 axles.

 

I had that question when I saw your post earlier about 4WD vs Summit on a place to get them. I think you are gonna have to check the NAPA store to get the right size. Post it when you find out mudd.
I am getting a 8.25 and want to redo the brakes before my install and thought the speed bleeders would be a great improvement.

 

I emailed speedbleeder.com and also posted this question in another forum. I'll letcha know what i find out.

 

Someone please raise their hand and say "I got them, their size is ####" .

 

OK i checked on speedbleeder.com. They list the xj up to 1997 but don't specify which rear axle, the 35 or 8.25. I thought to check the dodge dakota since it runs the 8.25 axle and saw that it has the same part number as listed under jeep cherokee. I'm thinking it's listing the cherokee with 8.25 so the speed bleeder for that one is:

SB51624

http://www.speedbleeder.com/size.htm

SB51624 # 5/16 X 24 1.00,(25.40)


Not positive but sounds like that could be it.

 

Rear
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Front
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku



Those could be it.

Waiting for summit to confirm this and then (click) order

4wd doesn't list cherokee so i doubt they will carry the 8.25. Summit's free shippin so still good.

 

Thanks mudd.

 

are you talkin about the special bleeder wrenches? those things are awesome. i dont know the exact size, i just use one of the bleeder wrenches on all 4 corners.

 

As far as I know the 8.25 and the D35 run the same brakes..

 

i used to have them.

advance/autozone has them on the shelf and napa has them behind the counter.

i just usually had a spare to bring in and match up though

 

Autozone lists the rear brake shoes for the 8.25 and the D35 as the same part number so I would have to guess the SpeedBleeders would also be the same between the 2 axles..

 

russell # 639530 XJ TJ YJ wagoneer

there ya go, right out of my russell book

 

and its a 5/16-24

ive used them on a car a while back, and honestly i still ended up with the GF inside of the car pumping and holding the brakes... bleeding it the old fashoned way.

 

Thanks to everyone for confirming it. Did the bleeders not work for you?

 

No, the bleeder valve itself. You unscrew it 1/4 turn and press the brake. Fluid comes out but no air is sucked in. Neat little fella.