Brake Bleeder Screws Stuck
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5th Wheeling
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Brake Bleeder Screws Stuck
I have been upgrading to front disc brakes, new MC and Power Booster. Went to bleed the brakes and I can't get the old or new bleeder screws to loosen to bleed. Anyone have any suggestions. I sprayed everything down with Kroll but not sure what do next. Afraid I will round the heads. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Cross-Country
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From: South of Yankee Territory
I can at least offer sympathy. Been fiddling with the brakes the past few days on my truck. A socket or box wrench stands much less chance of stripping the heads than an open wrench (wanna know how I know?). If some sort of penetrating oil doesn’t do it the suggestion of heat is a good one. If the wheel cylinders are original the heads should be 3/8’’ (at least mine were). The new replacements I got were 10mm.
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Tap them wth a hammer and cold chisel. Don't beat them to death or bugger them up, just tap them. Tap your wrench lightly. Don' t over do it. Same concept as an impact wrench.
Lube tap.....Lube tap....go to the next...it might take a while.
Lube tap.....Lube tap....go to the next...it might take a while.
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