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Author:  ValiantOne [ Fri Oct 26, 2007 7:56 am ]
Post subject:  stuck/broke wheel cylinder bleeder
Hey Guys,

Turns out the front w/cylinders on my 66 val are going to set me back $25 each unless I can rebuild 'em. $50 is too much to spend until I know if I am keeping this thing. I got too much $ in it already!!!!

So I got one front bleeder out using the torch and wax method. The second one broke off. What to do now?? I have never had much luck drilling them out. Seems like the tips are hardened and I can't drill all the way through them.

Do any of you you have a magic trick for this??

Thank you!!!

Chris E.
Author:  ValiantOne [ Fri Oct 26, 2007 10:37 am ]
Post subject: 
Well I destroyed it.................. :x

But if anyone has a good trick I'd still like to hear about it.


Thanks,
Author:  heckshemi [ Fri Oct 26, 2007 10:49 am ]
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In a pinch you can bleed the wheel cylinder by breaking loose the line at the wheel cylinder as someone pushes the brake pedal.
Author:  Romeo Furio [ Fri Nov 02, 2007 6:16 am ]
Post subject:  bleeding
Also use the feeler gauge method from my high school shop teacher.
With the drum removed pull the dust boot back and slide a thin feelers gauge at the top of the cylinder, past the cup to bleed the air out. this takes two people so have a helper. Crude method but can save ya a few bucks and some down time.
Author:  Eric W [ Fri Nov 02, 2007 10:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: stuck/broke wheel cylinder bleeder
Quote:

So I got one front bleeder out using the torch and wax method. The second one broke off. What to do now??

Do any of you you have a magic trick for this??



Yes. Get the new wheel cylinders and save the frustration.
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