Awww, I messed up the brake caliper bleeder.... what do I do now?
06-26-2002, 10:18 PM
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Awww, I messed up the brake caliper bleeder.... what do I do now?
I just got my new rotors, seals, bearing, brake pads and brake calipers on.... and low and behold when I went to bleed the system, that little silver nozzle that lets you bleed from the caliper just stripped and went round. How in the world do I bleed the brake system now without having to buy a new caliper???? Especially after getting everything on there. Welp, any help would be appreciated it. Thanks!
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06-26-2002, 10:45 PM
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If it is only the bleeder valve that is stripped, Call around to find sone Earl's Solo-bleed valves. If you have the iron calipers (non-1LE) the part # for solo-bleed's is #280029. This # will work for fronts and rears and sells for aprox. $9 a pair.
06-27-2002, 12:21 PM
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Car: 89 Formula / 09 G8
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Transmission: M6 / M6
Axle/Gears: 3:42 / 3:27
I second the vise grips. Also try a socket that is one size too small (hammer it on), channel locks might also work.
I don't recomend heating it up.. it could work but caliper damage can occur.
I don't recomend heating it up.. it could work but caliper damage can occur.
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06-27-2002, 12:54 PM
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you might want to heat it a little and try vice grips or a pipe wrench. if that doesn't work tertron makes a repair kit. you drill out the bleeder and tap it to 1/4" npt then screw in a new valve and seat assembly.
06-27-2002, 01:26 PM
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i have used both ede's and omegas methods. they both work very well. the pipe wrench works much better than vise grips. if it is the front caliper (non-1le) you coud get another rebuilt caliper for $15. that will save you some time and hassle.
06-27-2002, 09:51 PM
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I really appreciate all the help guys. I'm going to be trying this somtime tomorrow and see how it works out. I'll see what works best 
I'll let you know what happens either way.
Adam
I'll let you know what happens either way.Adam
06-28-2002, 12:11 PM
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Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
Soak the hell out of it with penetrating oil and let it sit for a while first. THEN use a BFPR on it.
Ed
PS: BFPR=Big Friggin Pipe Wrench
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PS: BFPR=Big Friggin Pipe Wrench
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Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
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Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
I agree, always use flare nut wrenches on brake lines, UNLESS they're already screwed up.
Just get a new caliper, they're cheap and it'll save you time.
Just get a new caliper, they're cheap and it'll save you time.
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