gvj@mtgzz.UUCP (g.v.brinkman) (06/13/85)
Regarding snapped/seized bleed screws : Personally I would not attempt to drill out stubborn bleed screws. I recently had the same problem on my car where the bleed screw on the front caliper would not come out. Eventually I managed to snap the screw. The only remedy was to get a new caliper. By drilling out the screw, you're likely to get small metalic pieces in the hyraulic components of the caliper, which would do no end of damage to the pistons/cylinders. I'm not convinced that you can get every single bit of dirt out of the system once contaminated, but I may be wrong !!!!!!!! Sorry I can't offer a cheaper solution, but I don' like doing anything strange when I'm dealing with brakes. Gerry.
qwerty@drutx.UUCP (Brian Jones) (06/13/85)
It seems to me that one thing to try would be to drill a hole far enough into the screw to use an EZ-OUT or some other broken bolt/screw remover. They are hardened, and provide a more suitable grip for a 10" wrench or other large tool. You might wind up cleaning and rebuilding the calipers, but that should not be a big deal. (I have to admit having no experience with Fiats, but they couldn't be that badly designed, could they?). Until next time, Fix It Again Tony. :-)