I snapped the right front caliper's bleeding bolt. Any suggestion?

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08-17-2008, 02:23 PM

Shan H

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I snapped the right front caliper's bleeding bolt. Any suggestion?

I was working on my A4's brake flush. The bolt was seized there. Eventually, I snapped the bolt's tip off. So... Thanks!

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08-17-2008, 02:54 PM

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357-615-273 is the valve PN. As for getting it out... Not sure what you're in for.

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08-17-2008, 03:17 PM

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for next time if it doesn't bulge -

use some pb plaster - and use a socket to grip as much of the wall as possible

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08-17-2008, 03:38 PM

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So, you weren't even doing a pad change, just a bleed for bleeding's sake? Murphy's Law.

Not worth it, imo.

fwiw, a socket seems to be the ideal tool for loosening the bolt.

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08-17-2008, 04:04 PM

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I was always told to use box wrenches only

what were you using?

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08-17-2008, 04:37 PM

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yes , solution

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08-17-2008, 06:45 PM

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I used 11mm socket . I should have used PB first.

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I snapped the right front caliper's bleeding bolt. Any suggestion?

I snapped the right front caliper's bleeding bolt. Any suggestion?

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