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jcruz
09-27-2011, 09:12 PM
I want to replace the bleeder screws on my front calipers and I'm having trouble finding an exact replacement. What I've purchased from AutoZone and Corvette Central don't match -- the threads are longer for starters. Any problems using the ones from CC? Anywhere I can find originals?

Stuff like this should be simple but never is... :confused:

Thanks,

John

http://www.cruzeware.com/images/bleeders.jpg
a1991zr1
09-27-2011, 10:09 PM
Gm dealer is going to be your only bet. however it makes you feel any better I used the ones from autozone about two months ago and had no problems;)
jcruz
09-27-2011, 11:09 PM
Cool. I'm not a stickler for "correct" but it has to work...
gbmidyear66
09-28-2011, 02:05 AM
John

I am in the exact same situ. Bought replacements from NAPA on Monday - they look like the corvette central ones.I did see that Corvette Specialties (I belive) had them on their site -and they looked like an exact match to original

Yeah - one of mine looks just like yours....

Glenn
jcruz
09-28-2011, 05:59 AM
These appear to be the correct screws. I'll order a set and see if, in fact, they match the originals...

RAYBESTOS S23925 Brake Bleeder Screw
http://www.cruzeware.com/images/bleeder2.jpg
a1991zr1
09-28-2011, 11:45 AM
These appear to be the correct screws. I'll order a set and see if, in fact, they match the originals...

RAYBESTOS S23925 Brake Bleeder Screw
http://www.cruzeware.com/images/bleeder2.jpg

they will work but are longer it however makes no difference
gbmidyear66
09-28-2011, 01:48 PM
Corvette Specialties -CA-34165 84-99 Caliper Bleeder Valve

Appears to be the exact match if you want to go that way
jcruz
09-28-2011, 09:56 PM
Corvette Specialties -CA-34165 84-99 Caliper Bleeder Valve

Appears to be the exact match if you want to go that way

Thanks!
gbmidyear66
10-01-2011, 05:17 PM
A word of advice....

Don't use the Raybestos screws. I picked up those to replace my OEM's which where a bit banged up. Well, I simply could not bleed the caliper effectively with these screws (using my hand vacuum pump). The holes in these screw are smaller than OEM. I either got no flow, or lots of air. The stock screws worked fine.
a1991zr1
10-01-2011, 05:25 PM
i had no problem with mine but i gravity bleed then manually finished each wheel also just re didi bais spring in the master cylinder made a hell fo a difference.