Brake bleeding help...

[dan at angband.org (Dan)]

On Thu, Aug 14, 2003 at 12:23:52AM -0400, Ryan H wrote:

> So what can I do?  Would bleeding only three brakes be a bad idea?  Would air in the broken one ever come out?
> Suggestions welcome.  Thx!

If you're replacing lines or the MC, then yes, not bleeding the last
caliper would be a very bad thing.  You can try to remove the stuck
bleeder with an EZ-out, but they fail just as often as they work, and if
you break off the EZ-out, you are pretty much screwed.  The next option is
to drill the bleeder hole oversize, tap it 1/8" NPT, and thread in a
replacement bleeder valve and seat.  Motormite makes the replacement seat,
costs maybe 5 bucks at Pep Boys.  You want part #13916 or 13960.  Find it
in the aisle with all the "HELP!" brand parts.  I used it successfully in
a Mazda RX7 with waaay overpriced 4-piston calipers. 

Dan



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