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Old Sep 18, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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rear drum bleeding help pls

i was trying to bleed the rear drums 2day but i cant sem to get something to open the bleeder vavle. it seems the the bleeder valve is countersunk into the drum where i cant get a wrench ,and it looks like theres not enough room to get a socket ,any else had this problem?

i did a search i couldnt find anything

i have a 91 z28 convertible drums in the back

thanks guys
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 03:54 PM
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Try a smaller 1/4" drive socket with a smaller OD, it's a tight fit in there.

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Old Sep 22, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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i forget the size of the bleeder but if you get a long 1/4 drive socket it fits like a glove
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