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Re: [Tigers] bleeding the drums

To: DJoh797014@aol.com
Subject: Re: [Tigers] bleeding the drums
From: "Owain Lloyd" <owain.lloyd@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:04:57 +0100
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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