After checking out the condition of my brake bleed screws, I've decided to replace them. What do I look/ask for at the parts store. Are the just a Ford part, or do I have to buy them from a deTomaso vendor.
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The screws are metric thread which might throw some local vendors and just about every Ford dealer I know of. Try places that supply parts for European or Japanese cars and you might have better luck. Another option is to switch over to speed bleeders. There is some debate about using them, but I've been quite happy.
Here is the link to speed bleeders, and the part numbers:
www.speedbleeder.com
Parts:
SB1428 (1/4 X 28 X 1” LONG) X 1 for the clutch slave
SB8125LL (M8 x 1.25 X 1.5” LONG) x 6 (3 pairs) for callipers
You can get them in stainless (I didn’t) or regular. Also, get the I.V. bag as well, if it’s not included (can’t remember), but it simplifies the one-person bleeding process.
Mark
Here is the link to speed bleeders, and the part numbers:
www.speedbleeder.com
Parts:
SB1428 (1/4 X 28 X 1” LONG) X 1 for the clutch slave
SB8125LL (M8 x 1.25 X 1.5” LONG) x 6 (3 pairs) for callipers
You can get them in stainless (I didn’t) or regular. Also, get the I.V. bag as well, if it’s not included (can’t remember), but it simplifies the one-person bleeding process.
Mark
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mark Charlton:
Thanks Mark, that's just what I needed, I ordered them today.
Thanks Mark, that's just what I needed, I ordered them today.
This may be the wrong time to raise the point, but those specs are for stock calipers and slave. If you have changed to Corvette or Wilwoods, you will likely need different sizes. I hope yours are still stock.
Mark
Mark
Yes, mine are still stock. I did chack out the size demensions on the website. Thanks again.
Mark[/QUOTE]
Mark[/QUOTE]