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xshadow · 09-01-2007, 06:21 PM

I was trying to bleed my breaks and the bleeder broke off while I was trying to loosen it. It was rusty and wouldn't come loose. I replaced a break line and hose and need to get the air out. Will I have to replace my calipers?

s95930 · 09-01-2007, 06:38 PM

That would be the easiest. You might be able to drill it and use and ez out.

xshadow · 09-01-2007, 06:59 PM

I thought about the ez out but it was stuck pretty good I don't know if it's worth trying. I was hoping not to have to buy new ones

cdowns · 09-01-2007, 07:26 PM

calipers aren't that expensive

49m · 09-01-2007, 08:12 PM

You can get calipers for $25 at advance auto

**basketcase** · 09-01-2007, 08:16 PM

I was suprised how cheap they were at all of the major parts stores when I bought mine. I tried to easy out a bleeder once and couldn't get in deep enough to get a bite without messing up the seat.

Tom

BurnoutNova · 09-01-2007, 10:25 PM

i have had preety good luck using a OA torch on that sort of stuff, but if you dont do it correctly you can ruin the caliper.

09-01-2007, 06:21 PM	#1
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	how do I fix this? I was trying to bleed my breaks and the bleeder broke off while I was trying to loosen it. It was rusty and wouldn't come loose. I replaced a break line and hose and need to get the air out. Will I have to replace my calipers?

09-01-2007, 06:38 PM	#2
s95930 A-Adam A-Adam Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sarpy Co. Ne. South of Omaha Posts: 263	Re: how do I fix this? That would be the easiest. You might be able to drill it and use and ez out. __________________ 70 3/4 ton GMC Camper Special

09-01-2007, 06:59 PM	#3
xshadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: va Posts: 553	Re: how do I fix this? I thought about the ez out but it was stuck pretty good I don't know if it's worth trying. I was hoping not to have to buy new ones

09-01-2007, 07:26 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: how do I fix this? calipers aren't that expensive __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-01-2007, 08:12 PM	#5
49m Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Turners Station,Ky Posts: 842	Re: how do I fix this? You can get calipers for $25 at advance auto

09-01-2007, 08:16 PM	#6
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Re: how do I fix this? I was suprised how cheap they were at all of the major parts stores when I bought mine. I tried to easy out a bleeder once and couldn't get in deep enough to get a bite without messing up the seat. Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

09-01-2007, 10:25 PM	#7
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: how do I fix this? i have had preety good luck using a OA torch on that sort of stuff, but if you dont do it correctly you can ruin the caliper.



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