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Getting the brake bleeders loose??

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Old 09-07-2013, 06:57 PM
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Default Getting the brake bleeders loose??

have to replace a broken brake line on my wifes 99 dakota..Is there any way to get those damn bleeders loose with smashing them..I hate to have to replace the wheel cylinders and calipers if not needed..Or is there maybe another way to bleed the air out..Like some secret mythod?Thanks
 
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Soak it overnight with some penetrating oil first. If it still won't come out then you can always try this:

http://www.braketools.com/brake-free.html
 
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hint about going back together. use anti-seize compound on ALL threads on the bottom of truck. its really great for exhaust bolts.
 



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