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Brake Bleeder Screws

CtChevy427

CtChevy427

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Over the weekend I flushed out the brake system on my truck. I knew the bleeder screws were rusted somewhat but it is was worse than I thought. I had a hard time getting the Mityvac vacuum pump to seal really well. So I am in the market for some stainless steel bleeder screws to replace the rusty ones. I know they make Speed Bleeders but I am not interested in them. Does anyone know of another source out there for regular ones made from stainless steel?
 
I would be interested too.



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Ha, and I was gonna Say get the Russell Speed Bleeders. I just got them and Love 'em. Gonna get a Set for the Wrangler.

Before you get New ones, Check all of your Current Bleeders to See if they are Different or all the same.

They SHOULD be Different, the Front Bleeders should be a Coarse Thread, and the Rear's should be a Fine Thread. But on my Truck, they were ALL Coarse.

But Autozone or Napa should have them in Stainless.
 
Bill, do the bleed valves seal up when closed and flow when opened? I thought about this when I flushed my brake fluid out and knowing the bleeders might be a bitch, I bought a power bleeder that attaches to the master cylinder and forces the fluid that way instead of sucking through the bleeder. Mines were rusted, but as long as they opened and closed, I was golden.
 
jrkrace said:
Bill, do the bleed valves seal up when closed and flow when opened? I thought about this when I flushed my brake fluid out and knowing the bleeders might be a bitch, I bought a power bleeder that attaches to the master cylinder and forces the fluid that way instead of sucking through the bleeder. Mines were rusted, but as long as they opened and closed, I was golden.
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I put a vacuum to the bleeder then cracked it open and let the fluid flow. Before it stopped flowing I closed the bleeder then repeated the process. I thought about going the way you did but was worried about running the master dry.

The only stainless steel bleeders I can find are Speed Bleeders and they are around $15.00 each. I am thinking about getting a new set of bleeders at NAPA for $1.40 each. Then instead of using the rubber cover I am going to get a few vacuum plugs to cover the whole bleeder. Maybe I will even fill the plug with grease to keep any water out.
 
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