Broken Bleeder in Front caliber - HELP

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Nov 10, 2008 | 06:51 AM

jazz81

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Broken Bleeder in Front caliber - HELP

Hey Guys

While changing out the bleeders in my calibers, I broke one flush to the casting. Soaked it for awhile, then tried to easy-out what was left. While years of doing this has taught me to be patient and not over power, rule of thumb, if it doesn't budge its frozen. Well, forgot my own rule and broke the easy-out in the hole, also flush to the casting.
Any suggestions on how to get this out? I have tried drilling with cobalt drill bits with no luck. The easy-out is hardened and the drill didi not even make a mark.

Any help or suggestion would be appreciated.

Thanks

Nov 10, 2008 | 08:31 AM

Durango_Boy

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Those easy outs shatter under a hard blow. You might take a punch or drift and try to crack it up into smaller pieces and get it out a little bit at a time.

Then you can try drilling out the bleeder, being careful about the threads, and chase them and clean them up.

Nov 10, 2008 | 08:54 AM

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What you also can try, is to weld a nut on to the broken screw.

I have done this before with some screws as a last attempt, and it worked for me. (Not on the calipers, but it maybe worth a try)

Good luck :-)

Nov 10, 2008 | 09:10 AM

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Thanks for the quick response. I might try shattering the easyout first before putting and heat to the caliber.
I'll let you know how this works out.

Nov 10, 2008 | 09:12 AM

Durango_Boy

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Originally Posted by jazz81

Thanks for the quick response. I might try shattering the easyout first before putting and heat to the caliber.
I'll let you know how this works out.

If NOTHING else works, you know you can always exchange that caliper for a reman unit at an Autozone for $70. It'll be S/S sleeved and they come with a lifetime warranty.

Nov 10, 2008 | 09:40 AM

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Right now without attempting to remove the broken bleeder the caliper core is worth 25-40 dollars. If you do not have heat {torch} your wasting your time and may ruin the core value of the caliper. AZ has them exchange for 60.00 plus the core. {just bought one}Therefore it might be best to exchange one for 60 rather than many dollars more because of a ruined caliper. ..

Nov 10, 2008 | 11:43 AM

jazz81

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Just got off the phone with AZ. $60 plus core and guaranteed. On my way.

Thanks all

Nov 10, 2008 | 12:40 PM

TopGunn

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I did the same exact thing and was able to drill it out without damaging the threads, then cleaned them up with a sharp punch by pushing out what was left with the point.