Brake bleeder ports

[Pirate69]

I have a 1995 Ranger 2 wd 6 cyl 4.0.

I was wondering how to replace broken off bleeder ports in front calipers.

Whoever had this truck before tightened them like crazy.

Trying to bleed brake lines and crack ports to open.

One is stripped and other side broke off.

Best way to remove them from calipers or need new calipers ?

Stripped one is there, but bolt head is rounded.

Broken one, broke off below bolt head, and flush with caliper.

Any ideas so can bleed brakes.

Thank you.

Chris Weihrauch

 

[RobbieD]

I just went through the same thing on a '94 Explorer. Honestly it sounds like your best option is new calipers. They aren't that expensive, and it's a good idea to change the flexible hoses, too, while you're at it.

 

[Dirtman]

An easy out extractor like pictured below works sometimes but yea, new calipers are probably gonna be needed. They aren't too expensive.

 

[pjtoledo]

bleeders corrode and can be a challenge to remove.
I run a small drill bit in by hand to clean them, then spray lots of the "freeze" type of penetrant into the hole.
with good luck the bleeder shrinks and breaks the rust bond.

removal technique can be helpful, a slow steady pull works better than a good 'ol power pull.
your choice of tools makes a difference too.
in extreme cases a wrench or socket will actually divert some of the force to a sideways effort which breaks the tip off.
a socket on an extension allows you to support the head of the ratchet/bar and that puts only twisting force on the bleeder.

unfortunately you're already past this point, getting new calipers is the easiest route now.

( unless you're retired and have endless time to meticulously drill out the damned bleeders to once and for all prove that man is superior to machine! )

caliper says: foolish human

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

I have tried removing broken bleeders before and it’s usually considerably less frustrating to replace the caliper, they are cheap enough for these trucks. I used to put some anti-seize on the bleeders but lately I have been experimenting with using marine grease because the anti-seize tends to dry and bind things up. If I was ambitious I would probably crack all of the bleeders free every oil change or something, but....

 

[black_demon69]

some heat and a hammer work as well but much easier to replace calipers

 

[RonD]

Yes, check caliper prices FIRST

Then prices of reverse drill bits, ez-outs, and the time to MAYBE get old ones out with threads still intact, and of course replacement bleeders

Either way I would pull out the calipers to replace them or to do the extraction

 

[Pirate69]

ThanK you

I was watching procedure on you tube, even mechanic was having tough time.

He broke out the high heat torches, and broke extractor to pull out.


Best to replace calipers and not hassle.

Thanks