Re: [FWDLK] Brake Bleeder Wrench

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I personally use snap-on wretches and you can get a set of 'line' wrenches as they are called from just about anywhere.  They have a different sort of hex head the wraps more around the fitting than a conventional wrench.  They are made for hydraulic and pneumatic lines (brake lines, fuel lines, transmission cooling lines, etc) but they work very well for the bleeders also.  If you do any kind of work on cars, a good quality set is almost mandatory.
I know it's not "OEM- Original" but I away swap the bleeder for the kind that have the check valve in them.  They are available from Summit, Jegs, Pep Boys, Etc.  This means you can open the bleeder, put on the hose and then go pump the brake without the fear of getting air in the system through drawback.  I also like the hand vacuum pumps, Mite-y-Vac they are called, that puts a suction on the bleeder hose and beats pumping the brake pedal.  Both make bleeding the brakes a one-man operation.

Good luck with it,
Charles.

---- Jack Johnson <johnaire@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> Ron,
>    This one is a Johnson wrench.  After loosening the  bleeder screw with a 
> 6 point socket, I use a modified 6 point box end wrench I bent for the 
> occasion.  It is a 3/8" wrench I heated  and bent with two 90 degree angles 
> on it.  I put the wrench on then put my bleeder hose on it and am able to 
> turn the screw open and closed without removing the hose.  I use it for all 
> the brakes I bleed.  If you want a photo. I can photo it and send it.
> Jack Johnson  Shinglehouse, Pa
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 9:04 AM
> Subject: [FWDLK] Brake Bleeder Wrench
> 
> 
> > Hey gang -
> >
> > Can anyone recommend a brake bleeder wrench made by KD, NAPA, etc. for our
> > FL wheel cylinders ? It's a pain in the butt to open the bleeder screws 
> > with
> > a conventional wrench.
> >
> > Ron
> >
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