Drum Brake Bleeding - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

MidnightZ · 09-16-2001, 10:19 PM

I accidently posted this on the Transmission and Drivetrain board. Anyway, I have rear drums and was wondering how to bleed them. I see there is a nipple, but is there a screw that needs to be loosened? Is it possible to loosen that little nipple, it seems impossible to me.

Keith5 · 09-17-2001, 11:32 AM

I think the nipple you're talking about is just the cap over the bleeder screw. If what you're talking about is plastic it should just pull off.

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MidnightZ · 09-17-2001, 06:39 PM

If that was all to it, wouldn't the liqid come out all the time. Isn't there something to unscrew to allow the fluid to flow?

Jza · 09-17-2001, 11:13 PM

The bleeder screw is right above where the hard brake line goes into the cylinder. It's a 7mm piece if I remember right.

Keith5 · 09-18-2001, 10:56 AM

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I think the "nipple" your talking about is just the dust cap. Look under it.

MidnightZ · 09-18-2001, 07:07 PM

Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it.