sorry for stupid question, but where is the brake bleeder on my 91 firebird with drum rear brakes? I have bled brakes before, but usually they are obvious. Is the bleeder the valve at the top of the rear axle, on the brake back? It has a rubber white cap on it? It is hard to get to and a bit rusty, i want to make sure i am turning the right thing! any advise is appreciated, i changed a rear line and now i have spongy brakes.

 

it sounds like you are looking at the right thing. Its on the backing plate towards the top and it sits recessed in the backing plate. A long 1/4" drive socket of the appropriate size work really well. Sorry i dont remember exactly what size it is of the top of my head.

 

Bleeder is directly above the inlet line to the wheel cylinder. A 5/16 or 8mm socket should fit. Try using a 6 point socket since the 12 point socket may round off the corners especially if the bleeder screw is rusted.

 

thanks for the help, 8mm 1/4" socket did the trick. Took 5 minutes to bleed the brakes.