Stuck brake bleeder screw
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Stuck brake bleeder screw
I have bleeder that is very tight. Tried to loosen it but started to strip the head a little. I have new screws to install. Not worried about destroying it but DO NOT want it to snap. Suggestions?
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Good luck, I had one snap off on a 996 Cup front caliper a couple weeks ago. Then I made matters worse by breaking off an easy out in it. Finally, I used my MIG welder to build it up enough to get vice grips on it. The heat must have loosened it, it came out, no damage to the caliper. Very lucky!
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Glad it worked, put a tiny dab of antiseize on the new threads. I always break them loose with the deep socket and then use the bleeder wrench after that, keeps them from rounding off.
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+1000 on the anti-seize. I put it on all my brake connections & bleed screws. Just do't slop it on and get it into the lines.
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Larry Herman
2016 Ford Transit Connect Titanium LWB
2018 Tesla Model 3 - Electricity can be fun!
Retired Club Racer & National PCA Instructor
Past Flames:
1994 RS America Club Racer
2004 GT3 Track Car
1984 911 Carrera Club Racer
1974 914/4 2.0 Track Car
CLICK HERE to see some of my ancient racing videos.
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