The brake bleeder valve broke off, now what?

[jmead]

I was bleeding the brakes on the 240z, everything was going smoothly with the pedal becoming more and more firm each time. When I did the rear left disaster struck; the brake bleeder valve snapped off. It appears to still be in the "closed" position because no fluid is leaking out, so I guess it could be worse, but I am at a loss of what to do. It is nearly flush with the surrounding metal. Has anyone ever had this happen? What do I do about it?

[helopilot]

Might be able get it with a easy-out. Maybe.. New cylinder would solve the problem don't forget 2 get both sides. Seriously taking it off and chucking it up in a vise will make it easier to work on. Use a flare nut wrench on the brake line.

[sblake01]

Craftsman Screw Out, size X1 is what I used on mine when I did that. I was prepared to change the wheel cylinder but that worked.

[sblake01]

I just wanted to add that when I broke mine, it wasn't quiite flush. Either way you'll have to pull the cylinder off the car to work with it.

[Zup]

oh-oh! :surprised

Next comes the electric brake conversion!!

Been fascinated with your project James ever since we talked on the telly.

Your "Ampeater" project is electrifyingly timely and has great potential now that it is kinetic!

All the best---

Jim D.

"Zup"

[bkelly]

I bought two wheel cylinders a few weeks ago and they sent the wrong ones. They're the 73-76 style. I have a 70. PM me if you want them.

[jmead]

Great advice! Thanks for all the help. I'm going to try the screw remover, didn't even think of that. I was preparing to replace the cylinder too, I hope it doesn't come to that.

Zup - I would if I could! I just posted a thread with lots of pics over at hybridz now that I've got something worth showing. Its in the "other engines" forum in case you haven't already seen it.

bkelly - Thanks for the offer, but I've got a 70 too. I didn't realize that the 73+ would be different, that is very good to know if I end up changing it out.

[mlc240z]

another thing when you're installing the new ones.

a little coating of antiseize on all the bleeders and brake line fittings. you'll thank yourself if you ever have to disassemble or bleed in the future.