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Tony
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12/30/2004
18:08:43

Subject: Frozen bleeder screws
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Any tips on removing frozen bleeder screws on the front disc brakes?

I serviced the brakes around last January (<1 year) & the damn
things are frozen! I got the replacement screws, but feel I tried
everything short or replacing the caliper. I used liquid wrench,
impact hand tool (the one you hammer), vise grips, propane torch
(soak the threads with candle wax) to name a few.

Any ideas are greatly appreciated. Thanks!




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12/30/2004
18:34:25

RE: Frozen bleeder screws
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Heat the bleeder screw cherry red. Pour a cup of water on it Take it out.



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12/30/2004
22:49:35

RE: Frozen bleeder screws
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Have you tried a boxed end wrench?



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12/30/2004
22:57:42

RE: Frozen bleeder screws
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I tried the box wrench 1st. That's what stripped the head.
I didn't heat it up red hot as I feared the rubber & seals
would get damaged. Will toy with it tomorrow.



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