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Re: anti-seize on brake lines

To: triumphs@autox.team.net (msecrest@erols.com)
Subject: Re: anti-seize on brake lines
From: Mark J Bradakis <mjb@autox.team.net>
Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2001 21:58:15 -0600 (MDT)
References: <F56K8r6beUzmRf6Ci6n00002db4@hotmail.com> <000a01c0c60d$6060b940$0529accf@p3l1j5>
     nor is the bleeder screw likely to seize in the first place.

In my experience, the rarity is the bleeder screw that ISN'T a bugger to get
out without destruction.  If you have clearence, a 3/8 butterfly impact wrench
and deep socket helps in removing bleeder screws.  The impact wrench generates
the force along the axis of the screw, which is a good thing.  Trying to get
them undone using a wrench, even a flare nut wrench, can put a substantial
sideways, shearing load on them which helps in having the exposed portion tear
away from the threads in the cylinder.  Not a good thing.

mjb.

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