how to remove a broken bleeder valve

[@GreaserCentral]

My dad showed me a lot of mechanical tricks and this was one of them, it's a lot of work being a Mechanic and people don't understand, it takes skill and experience. I will always be grateful of all the years I spent with my dad fixing classic cars. Love your dad, rest in peace. I guess it's time for me to pass on the knowledge. Thanks for the video.

[@donaldporta]

you are welcome!

[@GreaserCentral]

@@donaldporta thank you God bless

[@spenserak]

This comment hit me. Really long story short, genuine RIP to your father, and never forget the blessings of what you were taught from an elder, which you can pass on.

[@blbearce7]

This video was a life saver. I was about to just buy a new caliper. Thank you for this!

[@donaldporta]

glad it was helpful!

[@JuanDiaz-td2er]

Took me 4 hrs of tapping to get my broken bleeder loose but with patience i got it out thanks for the video ! 🙏🏽

[@donaldporta]

Glad it helped!

[@manorujas9352]

this gives me hope

[@cuzz63]

Prior to using the EZ out I would soak the area with penetrating oil. Then drill a larger hole into the bleeder using a left hand bit. The reverse direction turns the bit and helps break the bind, often the broke part will come out with the drill, if not then go to the EZ out.

[@Satans_Big_Toe]

Damn good job. You didn't even heat it up like all the other vids. Hats off to you Sir 👏

[@donaldporta]

thank you!

[@Satans_Big_Toe]

@@donaldporta I broke one this evening 😔 lol

[@declanb6985]

Thank you for sharing. This will be my backup plan and has given me hope for finishing my job today!

[@jabu1439]

Brilliant idea. I was just as impressed by your patience. I would have succumb to the desire to get a vise to hold the brake caliper in place. Again very impressive. Good job

[@donaldporta]

Glad you liked it!

[@jrgudac]

Interesting. I came from your stained glass video to this. For a caliper, I honestly would have dropped between $50-$100 to avoid the PITA of doing this (plus if your caliper is old enough to snap a bleeder it is probably time to replace) but the lesson carries to other broken bolts that "easy outs" fail on. I've done this method before and it does work. I combine it with some penetrating oil too. Depending on your surrounding metal (because with aluminum alloys like most calipers) you have to be careful on your penetrating angle so you don't damage the female threads. I have also had luck putting the chisel in the center and creating a slot for a sharp flathead to just unscrew too. Thumbs up!

[@donaldporta]

You are right--- I did change the caliper,--- I made the video to demonstrate this technique on the old one!

[@poleng779]

i just broke mine just now and glad i found ur video thankyou!

[@BWKeegan]

Thank you for making this! Mine isn’t broken off that low, so I’m gonna try to remove it using locking pliers first. If that falls through, this might be next. Wish me luck!

[@joemanix1]

Any luck?

[@corywalker4078]

Unreal! What a wonderful technique!

[@donaldporta]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@buddyboy4x44]

Good job, and video. Is there any reason why nobody seems to lubricate the new part's threads with antiseize, Teflon tape or grease? It would make removal easier in the future.

[@thomaswells6448]

The danger of getting any kind of petroleum product into the brake system runs the risk of contaminating the entire brake system and having to replace many more parts that a bleeder screw or caliper.

[@roykrell2134]

Worked well .. one move extra would be to cover brake line hole with tape ..thought maybe dirt or metal shavings might fall in .

[@CorykWinans]

How do I know the depth of a bleeder valve on a master cylinder 2002 Honda Civic to be able to drill out the old broken

[@muhsanbashir4967]

Well done amazing how to get broken brake valve out nice one fella

[@donaldporta]

Thanks 👍

[@TATTDIS]

Same thing happened to me luckily the brakes were bled already is it safe to drive like that?

[@donaldporta]

yes, that valve is only for bleeding brakes, if system is bled--- system is ok, but next time the system needs bled, you will have to replace the caliper or get the broken valve out and replaced.

[@seanventi3726]

I am going to try this, thanks for the tip sir!

[@donaldporta]

Best of luck!

[@yopeople70]

Just tried this with mine. Not comming out because its so rusted :(. I removed my outer tie rods a while ago and the threads were so rusted its incredible I got it out in the first place.

[@dagrote1]

Does EZ Outs ever work?!

[@donaldporta]

I never had success with them

[@willis23jm1]

Thumbs up 👍 for good honest video

[@donaldporta]

So nice of you

[@cailleywitte3554]

I am impressed! WOW

[@matthewvasquez9278]

This just happened, my bleeder valve was put in crooked before I bought car, it reverse till it broke

[@albertoyaboi1443]

If only I saw this before replacing the caliper🙄

[@KountryTekin]

Impressive

[@robbrown809]

Thought you were gonna take a chisel to the ribs for second there. Easier to buy a new caliper.

[@rt-oc8ff]

old school

[@arunkumarsubhash3440]

Super sir

[@mikecaldera2912]

This just happened to me. Wish me luck

[@donaldporta]

patience and go easy, it works for me most of the time.

[@ИндейскийДух]

Old school 1-0 Ez out :D

[@asaelbaquera4977]

Boss