In a message dated 5/1/00 2:03:33 PM Central Daylight Time,
ads.holzher@sympatico.ca writes:
<< Dear list,
While attempting to bleed my brakes this week-end, I snapped off the
right rear bleeder, rusted and blocked. I know the other rear is a new
cylinder, so should be OK. My question is and I haven't checked yet,
are the front caliper bleeders usually difficult? are there any special
tricks to removing them? I don't mind replacing a rear cylinder, but if
the front bleeder snaps that's another story.
Thanks for all the past and future help.
Cliff
73 TR6
>>
The back is more prone to stick than the front. The rear wheel cylinder is
aluminum and the front caliper is steel. The bleeders are steel. Steel and
aluminum like to galvanically corrode each other.
Just remember to use a 6-point wrench or socket to keep from rounding the
edges. Use a short wrench to keep from overtorquing. Tap lightly with a
hammer. Impact can help break corrosion. Tighten slightly if necessary to
break corrosion.
Creig Houghtaling
St. Louis, MO
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