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Car Forum / Chevrolet / Chevrolet Trucks / November 2006Frozen/stuck caliper bleeder screw on 93 Chev G30
Hi, I need some advise on how best to deal with the above. I have tried a penetrating oil, tapping the caliper around the bleeder screw and use of a 6 point socket. I don't want to have to pull or replace the caliper if there is a simple solution. I have seen some comments about heat, but am not sure if that is wise? TIA.  SignatureSANTÉ Doug Quance Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. 90% of being smart is knowing what you're dumb at. try useing PB Blaster penetrating oil...or use a soldering iron around the base of the bleeder.. My best advice is to soak overnight with PB Blaster. Works way better than regular penetrating oil. You should be able to buy it at most auto parts stores. James > Hi, I need some advise on how best to deal with the above. > I have tried a penetrating oil, tapping the caliper around the bleeder [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. > 90% of being smart is knowing what you're dumb at. > Hi, I need some advise on how best to deal with the above. > I have tried a penetrating oil, tapping the caliper around the bleeder [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > TIA. Personally I would stop dicking around with it, spend the 20 bucks for a new one and get on with life... Thanks for the responses, I broke it off trying to get it out. I was able to drill it out and remove it all without damaging the caliper. A bit of work, but I have more time than money. SignatureSANTÉ Doug Quance Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. 90% of being smart is knowing what you're dumb at. > Thanks for the responses, I broke it off trying to get it out. > I was able to drill it out and remove it all without damaging the > caliper. A bit of work, but I have more time than money. If you have an air compressor and an air hammer, try to find an attachment called a blaster. They come with 3/8 and 1/2 drive ends, in the center is a wrench surface for a 3/4" wrench. The vibration breaks it loose. Use 6 point impact quality sockets. You could make one out of a old air chisel, grind and file the chisel end into a square, and substitute vise grips for the wrench. You can try using a breaker bar, and applying pressure rap the end over the socket with a hammer. Whitelightning I did that once, drilled it out and put another on in. I was a pain. Advanced auto has replacement calipers for about $15! It is better off just replacing both Frank > Hi, I need some advise on how best to deal with the above. > I have tried a penetrating oil, tapping the caliper around the bleeder [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > TIA. |
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