Broken bleed screw

[Phil Payne]

> There are replacement (large diameter) bleeders availible at REAL auto
> parts stores (particularly those that sell rebuild kits). It means
> drilling out the old bleeder to a specified size, taping to spec, then
> installing the new bleeder permanently (I used teflon pipe sealant). The
> replacement bleeder has a NEW smaller bleeder screw inside the
> replacement fitting. You loosen and tighten the new smaller bleeder while
> leaving the drilled to match fitting in place in the caliper. Nice thing
> about the new bleeder is it's brass into brass which doesn't ever seem to
> get stuck. Bad thing is the bleeder nipple is smaller than normal, so
> vacuum bleeders don't work and you'd need to get a smaller hose diameter
> for pressure bleeding or brake fluid dribbles all over the place.

Much loved by the real vintage people.  But you have to strip the caliper and clean it very thoroughly afterwards.  One of the UK
Club's members owns about 200 cars and uses these things.

He was the guy who introduced me to stepped exhaust studs as an alternative to helicoiling.

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