Tips From the Week's Brake and Tire Projects
Previous owners had replaced the rear brake calipers on the E450 we bought in late 2008. I found one bleeder screw badly stuck, had to bang on the six-point 3/8" box wrench but did get it loose. Other...
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j-d wrote:
I don't disagree. I think the spare I had was some how a new one and I didn't brush it. Nor the two new ones in front.
How "standard" are these things? Something I've never bought. At least on the chain store auto parts, "Bleeder Screw" is not among "Replacement Parts."
Well worth the money I think. Google up "stainless steel brake bleeder screws".
Last couple brake jobs on pick up and wives car I've started using 3m silicon paste on pivot points, like the bolt that holds caliper on and has rubber bush at end. Anti seize was eating getting into rubber bushings I think. Verdict still out if better or lasts longer. IMO
