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Old Oct 8, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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You make a good point though, about the safety factor. Like i said before, you wouldnt replace just a few lines to have another break while you are driving, doing a hack fix like that is even worse.

Your life is just not worth it, do it right!
 
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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i replaced the brake line now i am trying to bleed the brakes. i have been putting pb on the bleeder valves to lub. the rear bleeder valves take a 3/8 wrench, the front should be the same right. i can't find a wrench that will fit. the 3/8 to small, i even tried 10mm, 11mm. what am i missing here. anybody?
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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If the 3/8 wrench isn't fitting, your bleeder valves are probably dirty and/or rusty. Scrub them with a stiff wire brush and some PB, Rust-Eater or WD40. You can even carefully use a small metal file. In my experience, they either open relatively easy or they break off...

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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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i think they are metric, i do not remember what size at the moment.

a six point socket is the only way to go.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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Flare nut wrenches work pretty well, too...

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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 06:30 PM
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i find them very hard to get into the rear brake drum area and if rusted they sometimes do not work.

i of course have a set of them.

but i use a 1/8" drive and sockets for brake bleeding.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by quicklook2
a six point socket is the only way to go.
As opposed to a five point socket? hehe, just kidding
 
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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5 point sockets are for mopars.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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...or for turning the water valve in your meter pit...

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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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Oh, and I've never seen a 1/8" drive socket/ratchet...I'm sure you meant 1/4"...

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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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no, i mean 1/8" socket set.

look here for an example.

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden...4/product.html
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 06:03 AM
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1/4", 3/8", 1/2", no 1/8".

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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 09:58 AM
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brain fart.

was at a funeral on friday and the brain was not working right.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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My condolences. I just like having/knowing about tools...

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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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thanks, i was drinking and watching the cleveland indians get beaten and the brain was shorting out.
 
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