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Bleeder screws

Started by xx88man, April 27, 2020, 09:19:06 AM

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xx88man

Hi. I seem to recall a discussion here about where to get proper bleeder screws for factory calipers. Does anyone know if they are readily available? Thanks
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JS29

Have you checked places like NAPA?  :alan2cents:

xx88man

My favourite local parts store had them. Not exactly the same but they work
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JS29

 :cool: I only matters at pebble beach, not the local beach.  :alan2cents:

Scooter

What thread are the bleeders for the stock single piston calipers?

xx88man

Quote from: Scooter on April 28, 2020, 08:52:25 AM
What thread are the bleeders for the stock single piston calipers?

I believe they are fine thread
Keep yer foot in it

Scooter

Quote from: xx88man on April 28, 2020, 11:22:55 AM
Quote from: Scooter on April 28, 2020, 08:52:25 AM
What thread are the bleeders for the stock single piston calipers?

I believe they are fine thread

So 1/4-28 ?


JS29

Aren't they a pipe thread?  :notsure:

JH27N0B

I don't recall seeing correct OEM bleeder screws discussed before.  I have noticed some bleeder screws are nickel plated, and some have some sort of gold cad, but never looked at a NOS caliper.
I just looked at an NOS wheel cylinder I have and looked at the bleeder and it is interesting, it looks like there are several different materials in the construction.  I also have some rebuilt E body calipers and their bleeders are larger than the wheel cylinder bleeders. I wonder if the factory caliper bleeders were similar in construction and plating?