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10-30-2006, 02:46 PM
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Blue 67
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Keeps bleeding!!
Well, I was so happy last night. Finally my 4 wheel disc swap finished, I bent some brake lines (which don't look that bad by the way), bench bled the MC and put things together. Then before I start to bleed the lines, brake fluid start coming out of front driver side caliper. I tighten it to the level that I was worried that I am gona brake it but it still oozed fluid. Now this is the stupid question: are bleeder screws kind of universal for chevys? The reason is I bought the front disc kit from brothers truck while back, then when I started he swap, I found out that some parts are not matching for the left and right. They were nice and tried to help me but then you get kind of frustrated and rather want to go to local shop to get the part to get the project going. For example the front ball joint were different for left and right, the bonjo bolts are different sizes for left and right and now, the bleeder screws require size 10 wrench!. What year american truck switch to metric?! This kit is from 73 + year models.
Anyways, sorry about the long story, would you please give me some advise on bleeder screws since I am still bleeding!!.
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10-30-2006, 03:51 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Keeps bleeding!!
first step, I'd say remove the bleeder, and look for a bit of crap (dirt) in there.
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10-30-2006, 04:35 PM
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Re: Keeps bleeding!!
^^ Agreed and also for a crack or pit in the bleeder.
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10-30-2006, 11:55 PM
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Blue 67
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Re: Keeps bleeding!!
Damn!!. It just keep bleeding!
 I took off the bleeder, clean it put it back but leaked again. Went to part store, got a new bleeder put it on, leaked again. I think it doesn't seat at the bottom to seal the hole and I can't find any junk in the hole. I guess I have to disassemble the caliper and take it back to them. Any ideas to save me from this headach?!
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1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner |
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10-31-2006, 12:43 AM
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Re: Keeps bleeding!!
man that sucks.. what kit did you buy from brothers? cause i just bought one a while back, (6-lug lowered spindle conversion) and i havent put em on yet or compared the two sides... hopefully i dont end up with the same problem!
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10-31-2006, 03:07 AM
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Re: Keeps bleeding!!
GM went to metric banjo bolts sometime in late 70's or 80's. I would think they also changed bleeders at that time to metric. I ran into the banjo bolt problem when the early bolt would not fit a new brake hose or caliper. Went bacvk to auto parts store and got a 73 caliper and hose. Banjo bolt fit fine and both sides were then the same.
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10-31-2006, 06:58 PM
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Re: Keeps bleeding!!
Hey Nema. Got your msg. I have talked to our supplier and you will have a new caliper tomorrow. Sorry for the problem.
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10-31-2006, 07:02 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Keeps bleeding!!
awsome service right there.
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10-31-2006, 07:52 PM
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Re: Keeps bleeding!!
 Great Advertising At It's Best. John
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10-31-2006, 09:41 PM
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Blue 67
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Re: Keeps bleeding!!
Thank you
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1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner |
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