Rear drum brake bleeder

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79MaliCrazz

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Has anyone changed out there drum brake bleeder for a longer one to be able to bleed the brake easier if so what longer bleeder would fit.
 

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Has anyone changed out there drum brake bleeder for a longer one to be able to bleed the brake easier if so what longer bleeder would fit.
I'm not aware of a longer rear brake bleeder valve. The trick is being able to have a tool to fit the hex and yet be able to fit a thin wall hose over the bleeder.
I have used a small ratcheting type tool made by KD with a hole in the center to fit a piece of hose thru. It still isn't a perfect solution, especially that the bleeders are sunk in and make it virtually impossible to access. I do have a few speed bleeders that I was planning to replace the existing ones.
What would work would be an extended bleeder valve with the hex extended as well. I don't think anyone makes such a thing. The other solution would be to enlarge the access hole to the bleeder.
I'd also like to hear of other solutions besides replacing the rear drum brakes for disc assemblies.
 
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A company call Carlson makes longer ones but you need to find the ones you need

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I put speed bleeders in so the check valve seals and then you can retighten it without the hose in the way. Seemed to work fine. Use a 1/4" drive socket to loosen and tighten it.
 
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I did look for the size that fits a G body but came up empty. Maybe it would be quicker to contact the company to see if they have what you are looking for
Steve,
Did you tell them it was an M8 x 1.25 thread?
 

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no because I didn't know the thread size, my 67 rear end is SAE
Sorry, I didn't even consider that it would be an SAE thread and not metric.. I forgot that you put an earlier rear end in your car.
 
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