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Dumb question- where is the bleeder screw on 11" drum brakes
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07/16/21 11:18 AM
07/16/21 11:18 AM
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Posts: 447 Knoxville, TN
YGBSM
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mopar
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Going to bleed the brakes this weekend but can't find any pictures on the internet or the FSM showing the bleeder screw. I assume it's near the wheel cylinder but I can't find it in pictures.
Dumb question, I know, but would appreciate some help before I get in there. Thanks.
1968 Charger R/T 2015 Charger R/T Scat Pack 2017 Durango Citadel
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Re: Dumb question- where is the bleeder screw on 11" drum brakes
[Re: YGBSM]
#2943951
07/16/21 02:34 PM
07/16/21 02:34 PM
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Posts: 21,076 Niles , Ohio
therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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Right above the brake line.Rocky
Chrysler Firepower
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Re: Dumb question- where is the bleeder screw on 11" drum brakes
[Re: therocks]
#2943981
07/16/21 03:15 PM
07/16/21 03:15 PM
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Posts: 3,386 St. Charles, MO
wingman
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Go outside and spray it down now with PB Blaster or your penetrant of choice if you haven't opened that bleeder in a while.
That area gets a lot of road grime and salt and you don't want to snap one of those off.
And use a 6-point socket--not a 12-point. DAMHIK.
1969 Dodge Coronet Super Bee 383 A4 1970 Plymouth Road Runner 440 FC7 (sold)
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Re: Dumb question- where is the bleeder screw on 11" drum brakes
[Re: poorboy]
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07/17/21 09:28 AM
07/17/21 09:28 AM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 21,076 Niles , Ohio
therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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I always use anti sieze on the bleeders Last whl cyls I replaced on the 65 were at least 30 years old.The bleeders and lines came right off.Oh yeah I have my Snapon bleeder wrenchs from when I worked.Yeah pricey but the best you can buy to do your work.Rocky
Chrysler Firepower
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Re: Dumb question- where is the bleeder screw on 11" drum brakes
[Re: therocks]
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07/17/21 04:30 PM
07/17/21 04:30 PM
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Thanks guys for all the advice. Soaking them in PB Blaster right now.
1968 Charger R/T 2015 Charger R/T Scat Pack 2017 Durango Citadel
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Re: Dumb question- where is the bleeder screw on 11" drum brakes
[Re: TJP]
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07/18/21 01:57 PM
07/18/21 01:57 PM
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and has been said, anti-seize the bleeder threads if you get it out. in fact, if you get it out and it was somewhat of a struggle, it would pay to get a new bleeder screw. anti-seize it as well. i also like to anti-seize brake line fittings. both the threads and the part of the tubing the fitting spins on. just be careful that none of it gets inside the tubing or mating part. i use the copper stuff, and have had great success over 50+ years using that stuff on all kinds of fasteners.
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