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Old 12-14-2018, 05:44 AM
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So went to bleed my rear brakes today and both sides the bleeder screw snapped flush with the caliper. questions i have is it ok to drive like this for awhile? (no leaking at bleeder). Any ideas on how to remove the broken screw as i really dont have the extra cash right now to replace the calipers.

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Yes you can drive it as long as your brakes are good.
Old 12-14-2018, 08:10 AM
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O.K. to drive so long as no leak. Try an EzOut to remove the bleeder screws.
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Drive it until next pad and or rotor change replace the calipers.
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no leaks but brakes are spongy so thinking air in the system. any other ways to bleed it?
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Remove your bleed screw(s) with an EzOut and bleed as normal. Pressure bleed is best.
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I have used an EZout to successfully remove broken bleeders.



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