Brake Bleeders?
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Brake Bleeders?
I have often thought of trying this method.
I ended up just buying a vacuum pump so I had that finesse feeling when I'm done.
Hmmmmm.......
Should I start working on a pressure bleeder using the exhaust pressure from the engine?
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I ended up just buying a vacuum pump so I had that finesse feeling when I'm done.
Hmmmmm.......
Should I start working on a pressure bleeder using the exhaust pressure from the engine?
Glad to have you here & Welcome !
We have an Official Introduction forum near the top of the main page.
That way... lots of people can takea jab at you !
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From: Woodbridge, Virginia
How to get the bleeder screw off to replace?
1992 F150 2X2 V8
Changed front brake pads. Have done this many times. This time brakes are spongy so want to bleed but old bleeder screws not working and cannot get them off to put new ones on. Tried every kind of wrench and sprayed bolt buster but they will not budge. Driving me nuts. Any suggestions? Brake system is 2 years old.
THANKS
Norman
Changed front brake pads. Have done this many times. This time brakes are spongy so want to bleed but old bleeder screws not working and cannot get them off to put new ones on. Tried every kind of wrench and sprayed bolt buster but they will not budge. Driving me nuts. Any suggestions? Brake system is 2 years old.
THANKS
Norman
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Try tapping lightly but firmly on your brake line wrench with a small hammer or the handle of a ratchet. Something steel, not rubber.
Tap the wrench in the counterclockwise direction as well as in the clockwise direction. Eventually you may break it free.
But- be advised: If you are not patient and you hit it too hard you can snap it off. Then you have some work to do drilling it out and tapping it or installing a thread replacement.
I have had success with this method, but others may have some other ideas. I would be wary of applying heat to the area what with brake fluid in there, and all.
Tap the wrench in the counterclockwise direction as well as in the clockwise direction. Eventually you may break it free.
But- be advised: If you are not patient and you hit it too hard you can snap it off. Then you have some work to do drilling it out and tapping it or installing a thread replacement.
I have had success with this method, but others may have some other ideas. I would be wary of applying heat to the area what with brake fluid in there, and all.
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You should be using a 6 point box end wrench or socket on the bleeder screw. 6 point tools exert much more driving force on the flanks of the hex fitting.
If they break off or round off then I think you are due for some new calipers.
If they break off or round off then I think you are due for some new calipers.
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You are absolutely correct; using an open ended, or adjustable wrench will only round off the corners, as would a 12 point wrench or socket.
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From: Woodbridge, Virginia
Thanks for the reply. The head of the darn thing is rounded off so my box wrench and socket won't hang on to it. Found a Craftsman gadget the wife got me called a Bolt buster that might work or I will have to the caliper thing.
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You should be using a 6 point box end wrench or socket on the bleeder screw. 6 point tools exert much more driving force on the flanks of the hex fitting.
If they break off or round off then I think you are due for some new calipers.
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You should be using a 6 point box end wrench or socket on the bleeder screw. 6 point tools exert much more driving force on the flanks of the hex fitting.
If they break off or round off then I think you are due for some new calipers.
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From: Woodbridge, Virginia
You must be reading my mind. Thought about applying heat but the little voice said NOT. I think it may be time for the new calipers before I lose my mind over this . I have twisted and grunted enough. I have replaced the pads so many times and this never happened before.
Thanks so much,
Norm
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Try tapping lightly but firmly on your brake line wrench with a small hammer or the handle of a ratchet. Something steel, not rubber.
Tap the wrench in the counterclockwise direction as well as in the clockwise direction. Eventually you may break it free.
But- be advised: If you are not patient and you hit it too hard you can snap it off. Then you have some work to do drilling it out and tapping it or installing a thread replacement.
I have had success with this method, but others may have some other ideas. I would be wary of applying heat to the area what with brake fluid in there, and all.[/QUOTE]
Thanks so much,
Norm
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Try tapping lightly but firmly on your brake line wrench with a small hammer or the handle of a ratchet. Something steel, not rubber.
Tap the wrench in the counterclockwise direction as well as in the clockwise direction. Eventually you may break it free.
But- be advised: If you are not patient and you hit it too hard you can snap it off. Then you have some work to do drilling it out and tapping it or installing a thread replacement.
I have had success with this method, but others may have some other ideas. I would be wary of applying heat to the area what with brake fluid in there, and all.[/QUOTE]
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I like Vince's thinking on this one! My 460 will pull 22 inches of mercury at idle. It's hard to beat the 460's ability to suck in air; and gas!
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