In a message dated 3/9/98 20:15:48, Brad.Kahler@141.com wrote:
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My day started out bad and just went down the tubes. I was trying to
bleed the brakes on my Spitfire and disaster struck. The right front
caliper bleed screw wouldn't turn, put a 3/8" drive ratchet drive on
it and it snapped right off. The brakes were rebuilt exchange units
10 years ago. Does anyone have any ideas as to how to get the
remnants out. It looks like I can order the bleeder screw from VB.
TIA
Brad
1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L (After 10 years will be on the road in
March!!!)
1966 TR4A CT72398L (Needs Restoration)
1951 Dodge Truck 82217766 B-3-B-108 (Boxes & Boxes of parts right now)
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Brad,
Been there.
Drill out the bleeder screw to fit the largest easy-out you can fit without
cutting into the threads. I found two things helped: that PB Blaster spray
(let it soak in) and heat (just warmed the caliper with a propane torch, not
too hot to touch).
Good Luck!
Bill Babbitt
TR3A in a Bag (but hopefully not for ever)
Gales Ferry, Ct.
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