Date:         Thu, 2 Aug 2012 17:07:48 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Caliper Bleeder Screw: RF Typically Seize More Often?
Comments: To: neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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I'm afraid my advice is to buy another caliper and work on stuck bleeder at your leisure.

alistair

On 2012-08-02, at 3:55 PM, neil n wrote:

> Hi all.
> 
> Took my '88 Westy to a shop. Shortly after work done, felt a short
> noticeable shudder braking at highway speeds. In checking the shops
> work. (wheel fasteners, etc.), noticed the RF bleeder was untouched.
> It won't turn, the other 3 do. Shop had flushed the brakes. Asked the
> shop about this screw, they said they bled that wheel at a hose union
> (but I can't see any wrench marks at any of those unions...... That's
> another story)
> 
> Before taking van to shop, I sprayed penetrating fluid on bleeder
> screws well in advance. Maybe I missed spraying the RF bleeder
> but.....
> 
> Is the RF bleeder any more prone to seizing than the LF bleeder?
> Strange question but I'm trying to determine if it's worth tackling
> this part or just wait until I do both calipers, hoses etc.
> 
> I saw Alistairs page, and a few comments (thanks Scott) on getting a
> stuck bleeder loose.
> 
> What I've done:
> 
> - applied penetrating fluid
> - applied heat to caliper body (butane torch, nothing too hot)
> - tapped on the end of the bleeder with a small hammer
> - picked rust/dirt away from threads at caliper body
> 
> I plan on wrapping a small rag around the bleeder and soaking it with
> penetrating fluid to keep it all "wet".
> 
> Any other tips to loosening the bleeder are welcome!
> 
> Neil.
> 
> 
> 
> --
> Neil n
> 
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