Bleeders

Major · 08-19-2008, 02:18 PM

Hello all...

My stepson and I just bought a 1987 Supra (non-turbo). We took it to the mechanic to get it checked out for safety issues, and the rear brake lines were shot. They're being replaced.

The mechanic mentioned that the front bleeder screws were stuck and he couldn't get them off. Are there any tips/tricks to getting the old ones off? If they can't be taken off, do the calipers need to be replaced in total?

We're both newbies to Supras, and I've got just a bit of experience from owning a 1987 Integra years ago.

mrnickleye · 09-01-2008, 08:00 PM

Soak the screws for a few days with WD40, or PB Blaster. It will seep down into the threads and then with vice grips, they should come out. You can buy (cheap) new bleeder screws to put back in.

If they end up breaking off, then rebuilt calipers is the only way to go.

MrLord · 09-05-2008, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrnickleye

Soak the screws for a few days with WD40, or PB Blaster. It will seep down into the threads and then with vice grips, they should come out. You can buy (cheap) new bleeder screws to put back in.

If they end up breaking off, then rebuilt calipers is the only way to go.

That sounds pretty practical to me. We'll have to ask Tom. Thanks Mrnickleye! (-the stepson)

08-19-2008, 02:18 PM	#1
Major Stock Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1	Bleeders Hello all... My stepson and I just bought a 1987 Supra (non-turbo). We took it to the mechanic to get it checked out for safety issues, and the rear brake lines were shot. They're being replaced. The mechanic mentioned that the front bleeder screws were stuck and he couldn't get them off. Are there any tips/tricks to getting the old ones off? If they can't be taken off, do the calipers need to be replaced in total? We're both newbies to Supras, and I've got just a bit of experience from owning a 1987 Integra years ago.

09-01-2008, 08:00 PM	#2
mrnickleye 1000whp postwhore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mojave Desert, Calif. Posts: 1,705	Soak the screws for a few days with WD40, or PB Blaster. It will seep down into the threads and then with vice grips, they should come out. You can buy (cheap) new bleeder screws to put back in. If they end up breaking off, then rebuilt calipers is the only way to go. __________________ Had a Red 1989 N/A. Automatic. Sports Pkg. w/wing. TEMS, and some nice MODS. Sold to a friend 10/08/08.