Nate (ETKA+Scumbag)

Well, that doesn't say how many points it has. 6 point? 12?

Shan H

6 points

Audi Junkie

Damn. I guess it's best to whack the face of the bolt first, before trying to loosen it.

ski ya later

the hassle of the EDM that Davem suggested. I would try the EZ-out first myself since youalready have the hole to put it in. If tht does not work, i would find a good used caliper from someone who has put a BBK on and make sure the bleeder functions, and call it a day.

kgardnez

If I have to guess he shreaded the thread at the entry to the caliper. Whether he use a socket, box end wrench or vice grips this would have happened; the only preventative would be lube and heat.

Threads on bleeders like to seize a lot, no matter what you do some will snap as the through hole for the bleeding makes a very weak bolt.

You can:
1. replace the caliper
2. Ez-out (I've NEVER had this work)
3. Drill out the bleeder and rethread (a shop can do this easily)

Kris Hansen

That's why I always use my small impact gun on those... BTDT.

Silver Streakin'

they're a lot softer than I thought they were.

it's still on the car ...with air in the system for extra enjoyment of the stock brakes.

ski ya later

what, by "shocking it" you stand less chance of twisting it off at the threads??

Kris Hansen

There is less twisting force with an impact than by hand, and the hammering action makes a big difference.

ski ya later

problem with any of the bleeders on my cars, but still, good info for if i run into a stuck one.