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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 09:17 PM
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Brake Bleeder Screw

I broke a couple brakelines and replaced them but while trying to bleed the brakes I broke one of the bleeders. Any idea on how hard these are to replace or any advice from someon who has done it.?.?.?

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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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Sometimes the bleeder can be extracted. If it's seized in there badly it's often easier just to replace the caliper or wheel cylinder.
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 12:53 AM
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Get the speed bleeders - you wont regret it.
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 02:18 AM
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Maybe this is a stupid question but what is a speed bleeder????
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 08:09 AM
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if the bleeder is broke off and tight(not leaking) just bleed it at the line instead, usually a bleeder is at the highest point, and if its a caliper you can bleed the line (you will likely get 90% or more air out) better if removing caliper(line attached) tilt so banjo bolt is highest point, dont forget to put a block of wood or something solid in the caliper to keep the piston from popping out while you bleed it

My guess is there is no air in the caliper, if you were only replacing the lines, so if thats the case just bleeding at the line will likely work, you will know if you got it all out if the pedal feels spongy (like a tennis ball)
...or replace the caliper with a new one
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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Like Nick says just bleed the line. I have used this method many times, you just can't bleed using a vacuum pump, you have to pump the pedal so it takes two people.
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