WTF!!! 3 out of 4 of my bleeder valves broke for my brakes today!! Are you serious. I've never had any problems bleeding brakes.

I ordered 4 valves from the parts store. Picked up a drill bit and the appropriate 'easy out' bit. Any thing else i should prepare for or try??

Also, for the sake of not feeling like a complete idiot...to bleed the valves, is it counter-clockwise to loosen?

Thanks guys.
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Originally posted by brandons_97gs
WTF!!! 3 out of 4 of my bleeder valves broke for my brakes today!! Are you serious. I've never had any problems bleeding brakes. I ordered 4 valves from the parts store. Picked up a drill bit and the appropriate 'easy out' bit. Any thing else i should prepare for or try??

just be very careful that you don't damage the threads in the caliper. last time I had this issue I had to buy freshly reman'd calipers. If I had known better I would have ponied up the extra $$ for the loaded GSX calipers with mounting brackets.

Originally posted by brandons_97gs
Also, for the sake of not feeling like a complete idiot...to bleed the valves, is it counter-clockwise to loosen? Thanks guys. B

yes, unless you have a euro spec caliper, then they go anti-clockwise.

Where'd be the best place to source loaded gsx/brackets?in case i mess up...

Originally posted by RoninEclipse2G
yes, unless you have a euro spec caliper, then they go anti-clockwise.

Anti-clockwise? Is that not the same thing as counter clockwise? :p

i had one break, when i was bleeding my rear breaks after the drum to disc, i think it was because they seized from sitting to long, if its not leaking then your fine, but if they are ur going have to get a reverse drill bit to get it out and replace it (sorry cant think of the actual name of the drill bit needed right now lol)

Originally posted by klynt96rst
i had one break, when i was bleeding my rear breaks after the drum to disc, i think it was because they seized from sitting to long, if its not leaking then your fine, but if they are ur going have to get a reverse drill bit to get it out and replace it (sorry cant think of the actual name of the drill bit needed right now lol)

Bolt extractor.

Originally posted by CODE4

Originally posted by RoninEclipse2G yes, unless you have a euro spec caliper, then they go anti-clockwise.

Anti-clockwise? Is that not the same thing as counter clockwise? :p

I was wondering if someone would catch that }(

hehe. The tiny games we all play. I would never have caught on to that. lmao.

I ended up just getting a reman. caliper today from Autozone. (after i got the bolt extractor/drill bit)

Good luck man. Almost all bleeders that break on calipers can't be takin out. Metal is too soft for extracter and heat will ruin the caliper seals. Best bet would be to get a bit and drill as close to the threads as possible. Then all you have to do is take out that little bit of bleeder left.

Originally posted by Slimyjr.
Good luck man. Almost all bleeders that break on calipers can't be takin out. Metal is too soft for extracter and heat will ruin the caliper seals. Best bet would be to get a bit and drill as close to the threads as possible. Then all you have to do is take out that little bit of bleeder left.

You can pick up drill-bit/ bolt extractor set for 10-20 bucks at Advance auto, look for the OEM brand red metal case, it comes with 6 bits and 6 extractors for the bits.

Bits should be reverse, I haven't had time to try them out on my broken inner fender bolts only two. The extractors should work on both yours and mine.

Checkout www.machv.com for the bleeders

New calipers are so much easier to deal with vs. old siezed up ones. hah. Now I have brakes again.

I really didn't want to mess with trying to extract the siezed bleeders. I have heard too many stories about having to invest in new calipers regardless.

I broke my bleeders off and was able to get them out with an extractor. Calipers had been sitting for a year b4 I messed with them. Extractors are a worthwhile investment anyways along with a tap and dye set.