Padgett Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Vice grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fun car guy Posted August 15, 2021 Topic Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 Nope, tried that. they just slip. Maybe if I grind it to make opposing flat sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padgett Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 I have many with different jaws. Smaller one is best for brake bleeds. Must install with lower jaw in front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fun car guy Posted August 16, 2021 Topic Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 I guess no one thought my little joke about drilling a badly damaged bleeder and sliding a nail through the hole funny. I've tried several things including vise grips to no avail so I think I'll carefully grind two opposing flat sides, continuing to soak it in WD40 and hopefully get it to move. Otherwise it's a new rear caliper which wouldn't be such a big deal but the "parking brake" relies on hydraulic pressure too, complicating the problem. If anyone has a better idea, I'd appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 What is the problem with the vice grips not grabbing the bleeder so it won't slip. I see no reason why a good set of vice grip shouldn't hold on to the bleeder screw. You can apply a tremendous amount of pressure with vice grips. Is it in a bad position to get hold of it? Maybe you need a new set of vice grips that will bite in better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogold Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Maybe drill it out enough to try an easy out/screw extractor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 3 hours ago, Ronnie said: What is the problem with the vice grips not grabbing the bleeder so it won't slip. I see no reason why a good set of vice grip shouldn't hold on to the bleeder screw. You can apply a tremendous amount of pressure with vice grips. Is it in a bad position to get hold of it? Maybe you need a new set of vice grips that will bite in better? Too true. Real Vise Grips and many clones. My other "go to" is driving a six point socket onto it. PB Blaster, Kroil or some other high quality penetrant first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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