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Mail From: shantoa (email redacted)

Is there a way to replace a busted brake bleeder with taking out the wheel
cylinder? One of the rear tires and that line is a bear to put back on.

Thanks,
-Scott


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On 6/28, Scott S. wrote:

>Is there a way to replace a busted brake bleeder with taking out the wheel
>cylinder? One of the rear tires and that line is a bear to put back on.
>
>Thanks,
> -Scott

Scott,
There is a tool known as an "Easy-out". It is basically a tapered,
hardened, left-hand twist drill. They come in several sizes. Basically,
you would tap the Easy-out into the center of the broken bleed screw with a
hammer. With a wrench, you turn the top of the Easy-out (it's square on
the top) as you would as if you were unscrewing the bleeder. The left-hand
flutes dig into the broken bleeder and it will twist out. Be sure to soak
the bleeder with penetrating fluid before attempting this. (Easy-outs are
also used for removing broken bolts from blind holes. Each size has an
associated drill that is used to carefully drill a hole through the center
of the broken thread. The Easy-out is then used as above). Probably more
than you wanted to know! ;-) Good luck!


Jeff Kennard... (email redacted)
'69 Mach I SCJ





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