coW52Dodge Posted April 30, 2009 Report Posted April 30, 2009 I started bleeding my B3B's brakes yesterday, starting in the back. Going around the car, I found that one of my wheels was halfassed by the PO in that he screwed a bolt in where there should be a bleeder screw. Is that a standard bleeder screw that you can get at NAPA? I'm temped to take it out and compare it in store but don't want it to bleed all over my wheel in the process so was hoping someone here knows. Quote
desoto1939 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Posted April 30, 2009 The bleeder screw are different. If you take out a bleeder screw in one of the other cylinders then put a piece of wood betweenthe floor bopard and the back of your brake pedal. This will stop the pedal from being pressed down by accident and willnot allow any fliuid to be pushed out of the wheel cylinder. You might get some leakage but should not be alot. Take the example with you to insure you get the correct length and taper on the end of the screw rich Quote
coW52Dodge Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Posted April 30, 2009 The bleeder screw are different. If you take out a bleeder screw in one of the other cylinders then put a piece of wood betweenthe floor bopard and the back of your brake pedal. This will stop the pedal from being pressed down by accident and willnot allow any fliuid to be pushed out of the wheel cylinder. You might get some leakage but should not be alot.Take the example with you to insure you get the correct length and taper on the end of the screw rich Thanks. That sounds like solid advice. I'll do that. Quote
greg g Posted April 30, 2009 Report Posted April 30, 2009 I have found that golf t's work pretty well for temporarily blocking brake lines and fittings. The plastic ones won't leave any stuff behind when removed. Quote
coW52Dodge Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Posted April 30, 2009 I have found that golf t's work pretty well for temporarily blocking brake lines and fittings. The plastic ones won't leave any stuff behind when removed. That's good to know. I don't play golf but will have to get some now. Quote
coW52Dodge Posted May 2, 2009 Author Report Posted May 2, 2009 By way of update, the NAPA store near me had a small batch of them. The guy says that they are not a hot item, with not a lot of people having a need this particular one. The thread was what made it different than most, apparently. Quote
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