'55 Clipper with stripped bleed valve - replace brake wheel cylinder?
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Two years ago I had Ed Strain rebuild the Easa-Matic brake master cylinder on my '55 Clipper Custom. Brakes worked great for a while, but when braking was getting soft I decided it was time to bleed them. The nut on my right rear wheel bleed valve is stripped, however. It will not budge, even at the mercy of vice-grips.
A mechanic who once restored Packards at the Petersen Museum told me he had success removing stripped bleed valves with a Grip-Tite socket: northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200810184_200810184 Alternatively, I could buy 4 replacement wheel cylinders from Kanter and replace those - however, I'm a beginner and want to avoid getting in over my head. Any suggestions appreciated.
Posted on: 2021/9/26 16:02
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Re: '55 Clipper with stripped bleed valve - replace brake wheel cylinder?
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You can get those cylinders anywhere.
Just replace them.
Posted on: 2021/9/26 17:08
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Riki
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Re: '55 Clipper with stripped bleed valve - replace brake wheel cylinder?
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Yes, just replace them. I got the ones in my 1954 Patrician from Napa but just about any parts shop has or can get them.
One caveat, though. Of those I bought, one has a metric bleed valve hex! Had I thought that might happen, I would have checked before leaving the store but they were already installed before I noticed.
Posted on: 2021/9/26 19:07
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All generalities are false.
Once I thought I was wrong but I was mistaken. Don Pierson Packard / IMPERIAL page CA DMV Licensed Vehicle VIN Verification 1951 Henney-Packard 3-Door Long Wheelbase Air Force Ambulance The 1951 Henney-Packard is For Sale! 1954 Packard Patrician 1954 Packard Patrician Parts Car 1956 Clipper Custom Sedan |
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As Howard said having the proper tool is important and a good puller will last. I bought mine as a teenager in the ‘60s and never had difficulties getting the drums off my Packards, Henney-Packards or 1964 Imperials and the tool is still going strong. It will certainly outlast me!
Posted on: 2021/9/26 20:11
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All generalities are false.
Once I thought I was wrong but I was mistaken. Don Pierson Packard / IMPERIAL page CA DMV Licensed Vehicle VIN Verification 1951 Henney-Packard 3-Door Long Wheelbase Air Force Ambulance The 1951 Henney-Packard is For Sale! 1954 Packard Patrician 1954 Packard Patrician Parts Car 1956 Clipper Custom Sedan |
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Re: '55 Clipper with stripped bleed valve - replace brake wheel cylinder?
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If I can replace wheel cylinders, anyone can. But you could just get the cylinders and take the car to a brake place. Provide them the parts and they should be able to take care of things pretty easily.
-Kevin
Posted on: 2021/9/26 22:28
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And most auto parts loan tools..
But somewhere I have one.. Gerry Psw might have one.
Posted on: 2021/9/26 22:40
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My experience is that the pullers the parts stores lend are not the right ones for pulling our rear brake drums. You can buy a good one from Amazon, or if lucky borrow one.
Posted on: 2021/9/27 11:54
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Thanks Don, I found equivalent wheel cylinders (Dorman) and shoes for all four corners at PartsGeek.com.
Because I don't have a wheel puller I decided to take Kevin's advice and pay a mechanic to install them. Finding one of those who will work on a classic car wasn't so easy, though, even for something as simple as brake cylinders and shoes. Finally came across a family-owned shop - the owner sounded like someone who would enjoy working on a vintage car (and might charge me a little less). Now if he can just stop my twin ultramatic from leaking...
Posted on: 2021/9/27 23:33
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