Rust-frozen brake bleeder screws
Since I grew up in the rust-belt, I’ve had problems in the past with frozen brake bleeder screws, my MH (which used to live in New York) is no exception. The brakes currently work well and have nice t...
Forum Discussion
smkettner wrote:
When all the above fails just crank on it and keep some money in the budget for new calipers.
Any tips on prevention?
Once you get them loose you can remove them. NAPA sells a set of rubber plugs you can stick in the hole once the bleeder is removed. Then clean the rust off the screw threads with a wire brush and give them a light coating of anti seize. Be sure to keep the anti seize away from the fluid holes.
Also some of the racing supply websites like Summit Racing sell stainless bleeder screws. You'd have to do some research and get some measurements to see if the ones they sell will crossover.
