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Jan 21st, 2008, 09:34 AM
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| Stripped bleeder valve
hey men,
nice forum ya got here.
first post, here's the problem:
got a stripped bleeder valve on my back brake caliper. i used a six point closed end wrench and it stripped that bastard! 
what's my best option of getting this soft metal POS out? should i just buy a damaged bot/nut removal kit, or can I get out of this the cheap way?
thanks!
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Jan 21st, 2008, 09:39 AM
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#2 | | Has posted 500+
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| Vice Grips tight on the valve, should be able to get a grip, they shouldn't be that tight though, no locktite either.
Once you get it out put in a new bleeder valve and bleed them again.
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Jan 21st, 2008, 09:41 AM
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| twas what i figured.
and i'm just sure HD is gonna charge me plenty of money for it...
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Jan 21st, 2008, 09:49 AM
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#4 | | 200+ posts and climbing
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| which size wrench did you use? on my 03 dyna they're 10 mm if you're using something else it could be the problem | |
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Jan 21st, 2008, 10:13 AM
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| i tried a 3/8, thinking it was sae, and then used a 10mm.
the 10 stripped it.
i tried using regular pliers, but it wouldnt even turn then.
i haven't tried vice grips (i don't own a set  ) but i'll try that tonight.
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Jan 21st, 2008, 11:35 AM
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#6 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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| auto parts stores stock bleeder valves in different sizes....... 
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Jan 21st, 2008, 12:38 PM
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| if you can't get it out with the visegrips, the parts stores sell a kit to repair bleeder screws. you drill out the old bleeder then tap it for an insert, then install a new bleeder screw. comes with all the stuff to do it. alot cheaper than a new caliper. | |
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Jan 21st, 2008, 01:04 PM
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| You might want to try a little penetrating oil and let it set awhile then try vise grips, or maybe put a little heat to it. | |
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Jan 21st, 2008, 03:50 PM
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| Heat is your friend with penetrating oil. Also tapity, tapity, tapity will help to break loose, do not use strength, you are obviously stronger than it.
Sometimes I put an air impact on really low pressure and let the tool do the work.
Something like this one,
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Jan 21st, 2008, 05:34 PM
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#10 | | Moderator Has posted 500+
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| when using penetration oils, be carefull with heat.....use a heat gun, not a flame.....oils are flamable.........
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