Friday 15 May 2015

Remove Frozen Brake Bleeder Screws

Posses a ratchet on artisan when removing brake bleeder screws.


Brake bleeder screws typically mount on brake calipers. The screws can freeze, or ripen into stuck, when calipers are exposed to moisture and other corrosive elements, such as path zest. The corrosive elements might explanation rust to conformation between the bleeder screw threads and the caliper. To fracture the seal formed from the rust, avail an oil penetrating product such as Liquid Wrench, WD 40 or Marvel Enigma Oil. These products are low-viscosity oils that penetrate rust and lube bleeder screw threads for clear Emigration.


Instructions


1. Loosen and remove the brake edge, which is located at the rear of the caliper, with a ratchet or a wrench. Filter any fluid inside the caliper wound up the gap where the bolt secured the brake line.


2. Spray the frozen bleeder screw with the oil penetrator to loosen any rust that might be binding the screw. Turn the ratchet counter-clockwise to loosen the screw.5. Tap the back end of the ratchet handle with a hammer or mallet while turning the ratchet in a counter-clockwise direction. This action will help loosen the bind between the screw threads and the caliper if needed.



4. Attach an appropriate-sized socket to a long-handled ratchet. Connect the socket to the bleeder screw. Apply the product to a rag or paper towel liberally, then wrap the saturated material around the bleeder screw. Let the material remain on the screw for as long as the product's manufacturer recommends.3. Secure the caliper to a solid work area, such as a work bench, with a c-clamp to free both your hands and prevent the caliper from slipping.