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Topic: New Caliper or bleeder screw

in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling


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New Caliper or bleeder screw

Posted: 11/3/07 1:22pm Message 1 of 3
gurtz
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baton rouge, LA - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 dark metallic blue, dark doeskin leather interior, mirrored glass T Tops, 330hp/350ci GMPP crate engine, billeted aluminum serpentine system, Dewitts with dual spalls
I have never had this problem, but while I was bleeding rear passenger caliper this morning, the dog on thing twisted off in the caliper trying to loosen it.
 
Is it worth while trying to drill it out or would you recommend replacing the caliper?  It looks to be a PITA.  I figure it was crossthreaded prior to me getting the car as the calipers are new.
 
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New Caliper or bleeder screw

Posted: 11/3/07 2:31pm Message 2 of 3
eddie20875
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Vette(s): 1975 metallic blue coupe with t-tops,L48, t/t steering, black leather interior. 1990 L98, white/red leather interior, auto,a/c
may have been crossthreaded but have seen some brake off as they were just frozen in there.  in my opinion i don't think it would be the best way to go to drill it out. retapping may be a pain plus then you would have to make sure all the shavings are cleaned out of it. it would for me be less time consuming and not such a pita to replace it. 


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New Caliper or bleeder screw

Posted: 11/3/07 2:49pm Message 3 of 3
gurtz
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Vette(s): 1981 dark metallic blue, dark doeskin leather interior, mirrored glass T Tops, 330hp/350ci GMPP crate engine, billeted aluminum serpentine system, Dewitts with dual spalls
THanks, that is exactly what I was thinking!


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