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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 01:45 AM
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Default Rear bleeder screws are stripped

Rear brake screws are striped and rusted any ideas on how to get them out?
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 01:52 AM
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You could drill and tap if you are careful and flush out the cylinder before re-installing.
But for the $10/ea new wheel cylinders cost it probably isn't worth the frustration.
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 06:36 AM
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You could try bleeding it at the lines instead of the screws.
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 06:59 AM
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if the bleeders are just rounded off, try using some vise-grips.

but yeah, for the 10 bux, i'd just replace the cylinders.
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 07:04 AM
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Swap the wheel cylinder and be done.
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 08:10 AM
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Be aware that if you elect to replace the wheel cylinders there's a good chance you cannot break the brake line flare nuts loose at the wheel cylinders and you'll end up twisting/ruining the brake lines.

You might try wire wheeling/brushing the rust off the brake line flare nuts then soak them in penetrating oil for a day or two before attempting to break the flare nuts loose. Kroil penetrating oil is the best. PB Blaster is like putting lace curtains on a pig's **** in my book.

You can fabricate new lines but they won't have stone guards, if that's an issue to you. I think you can get new lines from the dealer. They come with stone guards - mine did.
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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions
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