09-27-2011 | #1 |
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Bleeder Screw Question
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... Thanks, John
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09-27-2011 | #2 |
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Re: Bleeder Screw Question
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
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09-28-2011 | #3 |
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Re: Bleeder Screw Question
Cool. I'm not a stickler for "correct" but it has to work...
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Re: Bleeder Screw Question
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
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09-28-2011 | #5 |
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Re: Bleeder Screw Question
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
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Re: Bleeder Screw Question
they will work but are longer it however makes no difference
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Re: Bleeder Screw Question
Corvette Specialties -CA-34165 84-99 Caliper Bleeder Valve
Appears to be the exact match if you want to go that way
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Re: Bleeder Screw Question
Thanks!
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10-01-2011 | #9 |
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Re: Bleeder Screw Question
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.
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10-01-2011 | #10 |
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Re: Bleeder Screw Question
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.
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