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Stripped bleeder valve

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by danke, Jan 21, 2008.

  1. danke

    danke New Member

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    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! :gah:

    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!
    danke, Jan 21, 2008
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  3. hotroadking

    hotroadking Super Moderator Staff Member

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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.
    hotroadking, Jan 21, 2008
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  4. danke

    danke New Member

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    twas what i figured.

    and i'm just sure HD is gonna charge me plenty of money for it...
    danke, Jan 21, 2008
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  5. fxdxsteve

    fxdxsteve Active Member

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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
    fxdxsteve, Jan 21, 2008
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  6. danke

    danke New Member

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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 :rolleyes: ) but i'll try that tonight.
    danke, Jan 21, 2008
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  7. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    auto parts stores stock bleeder valves in different sizes.......:)
    chucktx, Jan 21, 2008
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  8. fxdxriderleo

    fxdxriderleo Active Member

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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.
    fxdxriderleo, Jan 21, 2008
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  9. 02dyna

    02dyna New Member

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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.
    02dyna, Jan 21, 2008
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  10. FriendGregory

    FriendGregory New Member

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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,
    Blows per Minute: 1,800
    Speed RPM: 11,000
    Advertised Torque: 75 ft.-lbs
    Porter-Cable 3/8â€￾ Butterfly Impact Wrench - PT381 : AbsoluteHome
    FriendGregory, Jan 21, 2008
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  11. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    when using penetration oils, be carefull with heat.....use a heat gun, not a flame.....oils are flamable.........:)
    chucktx, Jan 21, 2008
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