i have a 92 chevy calaleir and the front brake need bled but the bleeder is rusted so badly that we are afraid we will break it off if we force it. any suggestions on how to loosin it????
2007-03-14 10:47:33 · 3 answers · asked by mstdlt99 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
try spraying wd-40 or an other penatrating/ rust breaking oil on it at least once a day for about a week. also use a special brake bleeding wrench. (You can get them at advance auto parts really cheap) if not.. go with a flare nut wrench. they also make vise grips that are made similar to a flare nut wrench.
2007-03-14 10:54:33 · answer #1 · answered by turkey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that you can buy a bleeder repair for that caliper. If you get yours out, you screw in the bleeder repair bushing that has a new bleeder screw in it. I would soak the old bleeder screw with a good penetrating oil like Blaster and try to remove with a wrench or vice-grip. If you tap on the caliper housing with a hammer (tap lightly) before attempting to remove the bleeder, it might help. You might also consider heating the bleeder with a torch (be careful)
If you do break the bleeder screw off, you will have to get a screw extractor. That is a tool that you tap into the center of the bleeder screw where it grips the edges and you can use a wrench to remove.
Worse case scenario is that you screw it up. You can always buy a reman caliper for less than $50
2007-03-14 17:57:24 · answer #2 · answered by united9198 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heat it up red hot with a propane torch,loosen with small vise grips.Don't start your car on fire.....
2007-03-14 17:57:52 · answer #3 · answered by festeringhump 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋