we got a bleederrrr!!!!

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  1. random hero

    random hero 1972 ford maverick I6

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    ok so i went to bleed my brakes today and one broke on me, it broke when iwas tightening it back up...i didn't even turn it that hard...or i just dont know my own strength...lol. anyways, the rest of the bleeder is stuck and i dont know how to get it out...any ideas? i was thinking an easy out would do the trick...oh, and what is the right size bleeder so i can just buy 4 new ones. it was a 1/4 wrench...but idk how bleeders are measured...thanx in advance ofr your help :thumbs2:
     
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    scooper77515 No current projects.

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    EZ out should do it.

    Might want to swing a little extra for those self-bleeding bleeders from O'Reilly, etc. They have a one-way valve in them so you can just loosen it up and pump away without pulling air back into the system. I swapped out to these on ALL my cars. A bit pricey, I think around $12, but well worth it.
     
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    May want to just put in a new wheel cylinder. Saves time and frustration and cost is fairly cheap.
     
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    Mercurycruizers David (Coop) Cooper

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    Ditto! That's what I'd do....
     

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