Frozen bleeder screws?
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Frozen bleeder screws?
I'm going to be flushing my brakes system soon(my first time :crazy: ) and they haven't been bleed in a few years. Is it possible the bleeder screws are frozen right now and should I use a little wd40 now so it'll go smoothly when I get to it? If not WD40, then what else can I use?
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Re: Frozen bleeder screws? (Buffalo Dude)
PB Blaster is vastly superior to WD-40. Its available at auto chain stores. WD_40 has its place, for me mostly cleaning and lubricating , but since being introduced to PB by someone on the forum, I am sold on the stuff to use to free-up nuts and bolts..
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Re: Frozen bleeder screws? (Buffalo Dude)
Yes. Bruno is right. Blaster is the answer. Maybe even a couple applications in the weeks preceeding everyones favorite job. And a good wrench so as to not round off the little dude. I put speed bleeders in, makes it a little easier.
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Re: Frozen bleeder screws? (Buffalo Dude)
Bleeders rarely get frozen unless someone puts something on the threads. The bleeders are designed to be tightened about 25inlbs and stay there for almost a decade without a problem. Though it would not hurt to soak them with a lubricant, just try not to get any on the pads.
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Re: Frozen bleeder screws? (Buffalo Dude)
use a motorcycle type impact tool the loosen them up. this is the type you hit with a hammer and the shock will loosen the bleeder. :chevy
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Re: Frozen bleeder screws? (Buffalo Dude)
Also get lenght of clear plastic hose like what is used in fishtanks. Fit one end on the bleeder niple and put the other end in a nearly empty bottle of break fluid. This way you can bleed your breaks on your own. the hose is also sold in break bleeding kits at any parts store.
FYI buy at least two large botles of break fluid to flush the system.
FYI buy at least two large botles of break fluid to flush the system.
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Re: Frozen bleeder screws? (clem zahrobsky)
use a motorcycle type impact tool the loosen them up. this is the type you hit with a hammer and the shock will loosen the bleeder. :chevy
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Re: Frozen bleeder screws? (Wightnite)
Also get lenght of clear plastic hose like what is used in fishtanks. Fit one end on the bleeder niple and put the other end in a nearly empty bottle of break fluid. This way you can bleed your breaks on your own. the hose is also sold in break bleeding kits at any parts store.
FYI buy at least two large botles of break fluid to flush the system.
FYI buy at least two large botles of break fluid to flush the system.
