Uh, I took it that he BROKE the bleeder off! If you're doing the brakes
anyway, I'd replace the wheel cyls. They're cheap. And the "speed
bleeders" make bleeding a snap!!
Geoff Branch
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lester" <lewing@sport.rr.com>
To: "John Roberts" <robe3099@bellsouth.net>
Cc: "'Spridgets'" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2007 9:49 AM
Subject: Re: 71 Midget Rear Brake Cylinder
> If it's that loose just get another bleed nipple..
>
> Lester
>
> On Jan 15, 2007, at 7:45 AM, John Roberts wrote:
>
>> I was outside enjoying the beautiful weather yesterday and decided to
>> bleed
>> the brakes on my 71 Midget.
>>
>> As I was opening and closing the rear brake cylinder bleed valve, the
>> whole
>> valve wrenched off in my hand.
>>
>> Does this mean that I now need to order a new brake cylinder to repair
>> this
>> infraction?
>>
>> I was already considering replacing both rear brake cylinders since I am
>> restoring the braking system right now.
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