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Old 09-29-2002, 07:44 PM   #1
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Brake Problems...venting

Well nothing ever seems to go very easy for me. I was working on bleeding the brakes today. I get 3 of them done, and get to the front passenger side. The little bleeder valve (I think that is what you'd call it) was stuck shut. I had the right size wrench and everything, cranking on it and rounded it off (I think it's mad of aluminum). So I figure, well I'm going to replace it anyways, so I got out the vise grips and tried and tried to get it. It's stuck. So I'm like shoot. I get out the drill and drill a hole through it and use a bolt extractor...snap!!! break it off. Now the bolt extractor is stuck in the hole. So I take the old dremel tool, and just cut it off, and drill another hole. Put in a bigger bolt extractor....and snap!!! Break it off. So I take the hole caliper off of the truck and try to drill out the bolt extractor along with everything else....well the bolt extractor is made of hardened tool steel and I can't drill through it. So in conclusion, I have to get a new brake caliper. I figured I'd get one at the salvage yard, but I'm worried about it leaking. So should I get one at the salvage yard, or just go get a new one at the parts store. Oh, and if you didn't pick up on it, I have front disc brakes.
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Old 09-29-2002, 08:18 PM   #2
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I would inquire about a rebuilt at this point, maybe two (L&R). They ain't that costly and good brakes are #1 priority!
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Old 09-29-2002, 08:22 PM   #3
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i'd just replace em both its easier in the long run. stay away from junkyard brake parts u never know what shape they are in and theres only one way to test em which is tryin to stop which can be one he!! of an experience with a locking caliper
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Old 09-30-2002, 04:40 AM   #4
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AS MENTIONED BY THE OTHER GUYS, GO AND BUY BOTH CALIPERS AT A PARTS STORE. THEY'RE NOT THAT EXPENSIVE, AND YOU'LL HAVE PEACE OF MIND. WHILE YOU HAVE IT APART, REPLACE THE BRAKE HOSES GOING TO THE CALIPERS.DON'T THINK ABOUT IT, JUST DO IT!!!!BRAKES ARE DEFINITELY NOT SOMETHING YOU SCREEW AROUND WITH!!!
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Old 09-30-2002, 08:10 AM   #5
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A tip on loosening bleeders: Spray with WD-40 or similar, hit a few times with a hammer, then tighten the bleeder just a bit. The bleeder should then turn loose with no problems.

I just did this on 2 of the bleeders on my '63 Impala that haven't been opened since the 70's! They opened right up.
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