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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: HAWAIIBUILTZUKI on July 08, 2006, 04:43:58 PM

Title: bleeding brakes
Post by: HAWAIIBUILTZUKI on July 08, 2006, 04:43:58 PM

is ti possible to bleed from the master..because my bleeder screws on the front are stripped was like that when i brought it..

Title: Re: bleeding brakes
Post by: Drone637 on July 08, 2006, 07:37:38 PM

Not really.  When you say the bleeder screws are stripped, do you mean where you grab ahold of them or where they bolt into your brake calipers?

You should be able to use a set of Vice Grips to take it out, then just install a new set of bleeder screws.

Title: Re: bleeding brakes
Post by: Uncivilized on July 09, 2006, 11:20:11 AM

Yeah, bleeder screws are cheap, like $1/ea or less cheap. I changed all mine when I changed all my brake lines.

Title: Re: bleeding brakes
Post by: ack on July 10, 2006, 03:19:00 AM

Quote from: HAWAIIBUILTZUKI on July 08, 2006, 04:43:58 PM

is ti possible to bleed from the master..because my bleeder screws on the front are stripped was like that when i brought it..

Once you get them off with vice grips, go out and buy speed bleeders. They have a one-way valve in them that allows one person to easily bleed the brake lines .  Normal bleeders require one person opening and closing the bleeder while another pumps the brakes in a precise, coordinated pattern.

Most auto parts stores have speed bleeders in their generic parts (or Help brand) section.  Look for 10mm units.

Important!  To keep from boogering the bleeder nuts and other brake line components in the future, get a brake line wrench.  They look almost like a socket except there is a narrow gap that is wide enough for the brake line itself to pass through.  These wrenches are tougher and flex less so they don't round off the corners on the brake line nut.

Hope this helps!

Title: Re: bleeding brakes
Post by: HAWAIIBUILTZUKI on July 10, 2006, 09:52:51 AM

thanks for all the tips..i appreciate it.got all brakes done..

Title: Re: bleeding brakes
Post by: Jeremiah on July 10, 2006, 01:53:28 PM

I cant find someone who carrys the speed bleeders  >:(

Title: Re: bleeding brakes
Post by: Drone637 on July 10, 2006, 03:40:35 PM

I'm not sure if the size is the same, but I usually see them in motorcycle shops.

Title: Re: bleeding brakes
Post by: ack on July 10, 2006, 07:12:11 PM

Quote from: Jeremiah on July 10, 2006, 01:53:28 PM

I cant find someone who carrys the speed bleeders  >:(

That's pretty weird...  None of the big auto parts stores carry them?  Be sure to look at the section in the store that has the generic parts (vacuum hose tees, etc). Generally you'll find replacement bleeders in blister packs.  You might discover that the counter person hasn't a clue and didn't know that they are actually there!

O'Reillys carries them but I don't think they have stores in Northern California yet  ;) .

as a last resort, you can also order them from Jegs:

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?lang=-1&catalogId=10002&storeId=10001&categoryId=29996&searchItemId=277127

kinda pricey but well worth the investment!

Hope this helps!