I had a bleeder valve collapse, then break off a long time ago -
probably on my '51 VW bug, but I don't remember for sure. I removed
the cylinder, and a good one, found the appropraite drill bit, and
drilled out the offending valve. A dental pick then removed what was
left of the threads, and a
When a GOOD six point socket, applied after a few solid smacks with
a hammer, won't do it, you find the largest drill bit that will go
in the hole, ream the dirt out of the inside of the bleeder with it,
then turn it around and shove it into the bleeder shank first.
Now you can't smoosh it flat
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From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2007 6:47 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Removing Corroded Bleed
Use a good penetrating oil like PB Blaster, applied liberally every
12 hours or so for a few days, and it should come out. If not,
alternate between heat and penetrating oil. Ideally, the caliper
should be off the car on the bench for safety. If you heat the area
around with bleed screw
I find if things are stuck, a little penetrating oil and heat. I don't use
a torch, I do it the old fashioned way, I drive the car and use the brakes.
hee hee. Allow them to heat sink, which is pretty much what they are. I
always drive the car a little and heat things up before working on my
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Removing Corroded Bleed Valves
Use a good penetrating oil like PB Blaster, applied liberally every
12 hours or so for a few days, and it should come out. If not,
alternate between heat and penetrating oil. Ideally, the caliper
should be off the car on the bench
AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Removing Corroded Bleed Valves
You are (or were in this case) using flared wrenches, right? I learned a
long time ago to not even attempt most any brake fitting with a normal open
end wrench...
I'm sure at this point my dad would say something
11:45 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Removing Corroded Bleed Valves
I find if things are stuck, a little penetrating oil and heat. I don't use
a torch, I do it the old fashioned way, I drive the car and use the
brakes.
hee hee. Allow them to heat sink, which is pretty much what they are. I
always
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From: Levi Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 11:35 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Removing
AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Removing Corroded Bleed Valves
I find if things are stuck, a little penetrating oil and heat. I don't
use
a torch, I do it the old fashioned way, I drive the car and use the
brakes.
hee hee. Allow them to heat sink, which is pretty much what they
are. I
always drive
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From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 12:03 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Removing Corroded Bleed Valves
Thanks - I put some PB Blaster on them - not sure how much heat is
generated
by the rear
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- Original Message -
From: Werner Fehlauer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 1:12 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Removing Corroded Bleed Valves
Larry - at some point in time, you will be ahead
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Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 1:17 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Removing Corroded Bleed Valves
Thanks Werner - I considered replacement calipers - Rusty has rebuilt
calipers for $65 each - pretty reasonable IMO.
You're right - I ended up replacing the caliper on my W108 when the easy
out
the
vehicle immediately, there is usually a
way to overcome.
Randy
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Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 12:23 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Removing Corroded Bleed Valves
Larry
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Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 12:23 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Removing Corroded Bleed Valves
Larry - when you put any value on your time, even $1 per hour, add in
broken
tools, the healing time for busted knuckles, chiropractor remedies
and took off when the light
changed.
Randy
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Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 2:05 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Removing Corroded Bleed Valves
Randy,
Donna and I were
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From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Removing Corroded Bleed Valves
Ah but some people just want to prove that they can do it. I know the
feeling as I have fought with things
How dangerous is it to heat them with a Mapp gas torch? I did this once but
the caliper was out being rebuilt.
Mike
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Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 11:11 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Removing
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