Caliper bleeding screw won't Come out! - SRT Forums

Sunofwolf · 10-06-2009, 07:02 PM

Well trying to do the brakes, i got the caliper off ,but both calipers the bleeding screw is rusted hard into the caliper and won't come out-any ideas on how to get it off? I could get a pair of vise grips on it and have a prophane torch,but don't want to ruin anything. i was thinking of just being the caliper to a shop and let then get the bleeders out. I don't think anyone ever bleed these brakes, looks like it was a must to be doing the brakes

Agent_Smith81 · 10-06-2009, 09:18 PM

rust pen....or just heat it up.....bottom line is, if its rusted, you'll be lucky if it doesnt break coming out, whether you bring it to some shop or not...those bleeder screws are very sensitive. I've seen quite a few snap that arent rusted.

Sunofwolf · 10-06-2009, 09:30 PM

I am soaking them in oil right now, I guess , best bet is heat and vise grips

slyder · 10-06-2009, 09:36 PM

Don't use a Vice grip. Use map gas it is hotter.

I have used freeze n release from Loctite with very good results. Used this on my DP and O2 bolts came off like butter 40K and WI winters so it does work

-Slyder

Agent_Smith81 · 10-06-2009, 09:40 PM

I'd heat it up until it starts glowing..., sounds funny but it usually works, vice grip will most likely snap it off....I use to live in NY and Toronto and it came to a point where we'd usually replace the caliper or the wheel cylinder and not even waste our time, thats if customers didnt mind spending a little extra....if u ever get it out, soak it somemore.

Sunofwolf · 10-06-2009, 10:02 PM

What size is the rear and front bleeder? I used a 7/16 and a 11mm both were loose on the back one's-it looks like i open a bad can of worms-i was replacing the rubber lines with ss lines,i guess i shouldn't have bothered! Perhaps a shop is my best bet, I maynot have much chance with heat and vice grips, thats all i have to work with, I do have a vice to hold the caliper. I ruin one caliper then i am stuck.

Agent_Smith81 · 10-07-2009, 10:15 AM

Im not sure what size they are, if they're seized in there, u might round off the head or snap it...I guess your best bet is taking it to a shop now.

Sunofwolf · 10-08-2009, 04:50 PM

The shop used heat and got the rusty bleeders out