Brake Bleeder Screw

[Huw Powell]

Max Hoepli wrote:
> On the 1986 Turbo Quattro, the rear brake bleeder screws need a 8mm box end
> wrench, the slave clutch bleeder screw a 7mm box end wrench.
> 
> Was not able to turn the front right bleeder screw. I think I'll have to
> have it turned with vice-grips and use a new bleeder screw.

Have you tried the "micro impact wrench" method?  Put the wrench or 
socket and ratchet on the bleeder screw, then repeatedly tap it with a 
very small hammer (or whatever is handy).  This avoids, or at least 
reduces the risk of, breaking the bleeder off.


-- 
Huw Powell

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