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Old May 11, 2026 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Pettrix
The AC Delco bleeders are not easy to find. Tried a few online sources and they are not available.

Will keep looking...
Are they not just a standard size? The parts stores all have a large assortment of Dorman and other brands of bleed screws. There's no secret sauce here.
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Old May 12, 2026 | 09:44 AM
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Tech2 to flush the ABS module, as well.

Is there a way to bypass the ABS module? Asking for a friend.
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Originally Posted by gsflyer2011
It is already too late. Not changing it regularly will corrode your calipers due to moisture build up in the fluid, and pretty soon you are looking at seized calipers, which need to be rebuilt at substantial cost.
Calling BS on this. Did my first flush in 10+ years last year. Car has 113K miles on it. No braking issues.....oh, and I've put all but 1500 miles on the car in 20 years.
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Originally Posted by schizcat
Calling BS on this. Did my first flush in 10+ years last year. Car has 113K miles on it. No braking issues.....oh, and I've put all but 1500 miles on the car in 20 years.
I would agree. It's not "too late" as the supposed damage done is overblown. I know plenty of people with original brake fluid with 50,000+ miles on the fluid and no issues. Not saying that it is a good thing to leave fluid in there for so long but saying it's "too late" is not factually correct.
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