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YOUR RESEARCHStuck brake bleeder screw
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Clean area around the bleeder beforehand
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Suggestion
I always use flare nut wrenches when working with bleeder screws to avoid this issue.
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Suggestion
Use a high quality 6 point combination wrench for starters.
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Getting a 6 point box wrench around the nipple did the trick for me.
OK you guru mechanics......I have a bleeder that I can get open. I started to strip it so I stopped. Any suggestions how to get open?
I have new bleeder screws to put in.
Use a high quality 6 point combination wrench for starters. I'd clean the area around the bleeder beforehand. Then go for a drive and do a few hard stops to get the calipers quite warm or even hot. Spray around the bleeder with some Freeze-Off penetrating oil. Second choice Kroyl. Reach through the spokes or remove the wheel quickly and very carefully try to break it loose.
FWIW, use only the above products. GL!
I always use flare nut wrenches when working with bleeder screws to avoid this issue. Pick your self up a set and feel secure every time you work on it.
I got it! A deep 6 point did the trick. I pulled the entire dust cap off so the socket would seat better. Will be looking for a 11mm flare nut wrench in the very near future. The regular box wrench doesn't cover the entire bleeder screw.....that's what caused the problem to begin with. I put the new bleeder in. A couple tips......1)put the dust cap completely on the bleeder before screwing it onto the caliper. If you don't snap the cap on the screw it will take longer to screw it all the way. 2) Keep a rag very close by because when you remove the screw, brake fluid will ooze out. And it you don't listen to tip 1 you will need many rags.
All in all pretty easy.
Thanks for all the helpful comments.
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