avoid autozone
jeff87
09-19-2010, 04:48 PM
in MHO everyone should avoid getting brake calipers from autozone I dont care if they are the cheapest they use thread locker on the bleeder screws so when you try and bled them you end up rounding the darn thing and you have to take it off again and hope like hell you can get the screw out a real PIA
Blue Bowtie
09-19-2010, 06:28 PM
No thread-locking adhesive resists heat.
mike2004tct
09-20-2010, 07:05 PM
Did you strip them during the install process.
Or was this done quite a bit after the install, like 6 months or more?
I replaced my fronts with AZs, not because they were cheap, but because they were convenient (only place close by open on a Sunday).
No problems here.
4 years, and still can bleed the brakes (I hope so, may have jinxed them now)
Or was this done quite a bit after the install, like 6 months or more?
I replaced my fronts with AZs, not because they were cheap, but because they were convenient (only place close by open on a Sunday).
No problems here.
4 years, and still can bleed the brakes (I hope so, may have jinxed them now)
viggy58
09-21-2010, 04:24 AM
I've been using Autozone stuff on my blazer for YEARS with no problems (alt, battery, ign switch, wiper arms, brake pads, calipers, etc..). i'm sorry you had a problem with a part, but overall, i'd say they're pretty reliable.
laxman21
09-21-2010, 10:54 AM
Did you use the proper wrench, a flair nut wrench?
Airjer_
09-21-2010, 11:31 AM
A six point socket in the correct size would give you the best chance!
Blt2Lst
09-21-2010, 03:15 PM
they use thread locker on the bleeder screws
Really, are you sure it is not just thread sealer?
Not really a need to use thread locker on the bleeder screws IMO.
You probably used the wrong tool for the job. If you don't have a flare nut wrench that size, use a 6 point 1/4" drive socket like airjer said to break the screw loose then use a wrench to do the bleeding, then tighten back up with the socket. That's what I do on the small bleeder screws..
Really, are you sure it is not just thread sealer?
Not really a need to use thread locker on the bleeder screws IMO.
You probably used the wrong tool for the job. If you don't have a flare nut wrench that size, use a 6 point 1/4" drive socket like airjer said to break the screw loose then use a wrench to do the bleeding, then tighten back up with the socket. That's what I do on the small bleeder screws..
old_master
09-24-2010, 05:27 PM
in MHO everyone should avoid getting brake calipers from autozone I dont care if they are the cheapest ....
Whoever coined the phrase, "You get what you pay for" was probably stranded in the middle of nowhere, two days after buying his parts at Autozone.
Whoever coined the phrase, "You get what you pay for" was probably stranded in the middle of nowhere, two days after buying his parts at Autozone.
jeff87
09-26-2010, 02:16 PM
Really, are you sure it is not just thread sealer?
Not really a need to use thread locker on the bleeder screws IMO.
You probably used the wrong tool for the job. If you don't have a flare nut wrench that size, use a 6 point 1/4" drive socket like airjer said to break the screw loose then use a wrench to do the bleeding, then tighten back up with the socket. That's what I do on the small bleeder screws..
the Info about the threadlocker came from the store manager when he tried to get the bleeders off to sell me cause he couldn't find the ones out in the store he used both a flare wrench[10 mil] and asocket still ended up with rounded flats.
Not really a need to use thread locker on the bleeder screws IMO.
You probably used the wrong tool for the job. If you don't have a flare nut wrench that size, use a 6 point 1/4" drive socket like airjer said to break the screw loose then use a wrench to do the bleeding, then tighten back up with the socket. That's what I do on the small bleeder screws..
the Info about the threadlocker came from the store manager when he tried to get the bleeders off to sell me cause he couldn't find the ones out in the store he used both a flare wrench[10 mil] and asocket still ended up with rounded flats.
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