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06-11-2020, 02:18 PM | #1 |
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cant get a wrench on front bleeder screw
I am having trouble bleeding my brakes. i cannot get a wrench on the front bleeder screws because of their location. My brake pedal goes pretty much to the floor before i begin to stop.
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06-11-2020, 02:44 PM | #2 |
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Re: cant get a wrench on front bleeder screw
Another reason to convert to disc brakes....
Sorry, to compound your ordeal...the simplest way I know to remedy this deal, is to take a die grinder and grind a relief in the spindle. It's so tight, making the grinding a challenge also... |
06-11-2020, 03:09 PM | #3 |
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Re: cant get a wrench on front bleeder screw
Its pretty simple.
1. Use a deep well 6 point socket to first ensure the bleeder is loose. Sometimes I tighten them just a hair and undo. 2. Take the appropriate 12 point box end and bend it approx. 1/2 to 1 inch from the box end at an angle. I prefer the box end to a line wrench due to the strength being a bit better. Pic coming. I have used this tool for years, BUILT NOT BOUGHT! |
06-11-2020, 03:17 PM | #4 |
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Re: cant get a wrench on front bleeder screw
Motto I try to live by is "You have to be smarter than the tool."
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06-11-2020, 03:27 PM | #5 |
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Re: cant get a wrench on front bleeder screw
Hate to say this, but go to Harbor Freight and buy the 7pc brake tool set. It will set you back a whole $20, but comes with all the tools to deal with brake springs, bleeders and adjusting wheels. The wrenches might be a bit flimsy to break a stuck bleeder loose, but they are 6pt and can take a bit of torque.
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06-12-2020, 01:00 AM | #6 | |
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Re: cant get a wrench on front bleeder screw
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06-11-2020, 04:04 PM | #7 |
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Re: cant get a wrench on front bleeder screw
Yes it's a pain withe brake hose right against it. Amazing the things they do! I ground down a wrench so it would give me a little room. Bending it would be better as shown above but I did get it to work.
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06-12-2020, 12:14 AM | #8 |
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Re: cant get a wrench on front bleeder screw
I had the same problem. Then I picked up a metric deep well socket.
10mm.
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