In my sordid LBC history, with many tales of woe before I learned not to
over-tighten things, I sheared off two bleeder screws trying to get them
out. It was not much fun drilling them out and retapping, but it worked.
Now, I use Permatex anti-seize compound. But more importantly, I no longer
over-tighten screws, and have had no further problems.
Sumner Weisman
62 TR3B TSF263L
Date: Sun, 15 Apr 2001 21:58:15 -0600 (MDT)
From: Mark J Bradakis <mjb@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: anti-seize on brake lines
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.
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