avoid autozone

[jeff87]

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]

No thread-locking adhesive resists heat.

[mike2004tct]

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)

[viggy58]

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]

Did you use the proper wrench, a flair nut wrench?

[Airjer_]

A six point socket in the correct size would give you the best chance!

[Blt2Lst]

Originally Posted by jeff87

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..

[old_master]

Originally Posted by jeff87

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.

[jeff87]

Originally Posted by Blt2Lst

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.