i tried that but i couldn't find a socket that would fit - 6 sided and
12 sided. as i mentioned its a little larger than 3/8". i even tried
metric. i may have to file each face clean and perhaps a 3/8 would
fit right on then.
On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 12:00 AM, <DJoh797014@aol.com> wrote:
> They make special brake wrenches that allow you to slip the wrench over
> a brake line. But I never use these on bleeders. Find the correct size
> socket (1/4) and use that. Using anything else will just round the
> bleeder. Careful to not break the bleeder off.
>
> In a message dated 7/21/2008 6:06:04 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
> owain.lloyd@gmail.com writes:
>
> my car is finally on the road after an epic clutch job! thanks to all
> who helped out over the various issues. i ended up doing a lot more
> than just the clutch.
>
> i was bleeding the brakes yesterday and found that only the left rear
> side has a bleed nipple. the right side has the pipe running the (i
> think) the left. is this normal? also i was not able to turn the
> bleed nipple. the size seems just a bit larger than 3/8 and i can't
> get a 3/8" wrench on it. its also not 10mm. i tried with an
> adjustable wrench and WD40 but can't move it. fortunately i'm able to
> lock up the front wheel(s) after just bleeding the fronts.
>
> the end result of the clutch job was the discovery that the wrong
> flywheel was on there. with the correct 28oz" flywheel, the engine is
> now super smooth. also the centerforce II clutch is fantastic.
> (although i did have to move from a 7/8" MC to a 3/4" - 5/8" would
> probably be even better as the pedal stroke is still short).
>
> many thanks.
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