Broke a bleeder, options?

[type53 at gmail.com (Drew Mac)]

On 2/23/07, Nate Mellom <doubt@inwave.com> wrote:
> Trying to replace a seized caliper on my '81 with a used caliper.  I
> Brakleen'd, PBlast'd, wire brushed, soaked, etc, etc the bleeder on the
> replcement caliper, but it still broke off.
>
> A.  Can I use a Super Out and successfully remove the rest of the bleeder?

You can, but heat it up first.  Get the remains of the bleeder glowing
a dull red (or as hot as you can with a propane torch) then hot it
with pb blaster again.  When the steam stops, drive in the appropriate
sized ez-out and turn it out.

>
> B.  Anyone have another caliper for me?  I upgraded my brakes to 9.4"
> vented disks off of an '84 GTI (from 9.4" solids), but non-16v Mk2
> vented rotored cars would be a viable donor too.

As Peter said, rebuilt calipers are pretty cheap at your FLAPS.

Drew

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