Outer bleeder valve not bleeding

SOUTH-BRONX · 01-24-2018, 07:10 PM

in the process of flushing out the brake system with new fluid, the right outer front caliper would not bleed through the valve. Pressure was over 15psi on the Motive Bleeder Kit and all other valves worked perfect. would like to hear thoughts on possible cause before investing to rebuild caliper. Remember the inner valve was perfect on this caliper but, the outer valve had no pressure. as if it was clogged.
Thanks for your comments

REVRAY · 09-19-2018, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SOUTH-BRONX

in the process of flushing out the brake system with new fluid, the right outer front caliper would not bleed through the valve. Pressure was over 15psi on the Motive Bleeder Kit and all other valves worked perfect. would like to hear thoughts on possible cause before investing to rebuild caliper. Remember the inner valve was perfect on this caliper but, the outer valve had no pressure. as if it was clogged.
Thanks for your comments

Odds are your bleeder is plugged. I had on my Acura TL. You can remove and take a wire tie and clean the bleeder hole, better off just purchasing new bleeder(s), they only cost a couple bucks.

SouthArk370Z · 09-19-2018, 05:44 AM

No need to rebuild the caliper at this point. Not uncommon for the bleeders to plug up. As per REVRAY, you can remove/clean it or just buy a new one (even if you have to buy a pack of four, they're still a lot cheaper than a rebuild). If that doesn't fix the problem, then look into a rebuild.

JARblue · 09-19-2018, 09:13 AM

Bleeder valves are cheap and easily replaceable. The dealer wanted like $28 apiece - I'm pretty sure you can pick them up for a couple bucks at any auto parts store. They just screw into the caliper - no need to take apart the caliper.

Trips · 09-19-2018, 11:11 AM

This was posted 1-24-18

Rusty · 09-19-2018, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Trips

This was posted 1-24-18

I know. Damn grave diggers.

bmstitt · 11-26-2018, 02:50 PM

I had the same issue, removed and cleaned the bleeder cap -> problem solved

01-24-2018, 07:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
SOUTH-BRONX Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: DA BRONX Posts: 42 Drives: GRAY2010370Z6MT Rep Power: 12	Outer bleeder valve not bleeding in the process of flushing out the brake system with new fluid, the right outer front caliper would not bleed through the valve. Pressure was over 15psi on the Motive Bleeder Kit and all other valves worked perfect. would like to hear thoughts on possible cause before investing to rebuild caliper. Remember the inner valve was perfect on this caliper but, the outer valve had no pressure. as if it was clogged. Thanks for your comments

09-19-2018, 05:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	No need to rebuild the caliper at this point. Not uncommon for the bleeders to plug up. As per REVRAY, you can remove/clean it or just buy a new one (even if you have to buy a pack of four, they're still a lot cheaper than a rebuild). If that doesn't fix the problem, then look into a rebuild. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

09-19-2018, 09:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Bleeder valves are cheap and easily replaceable. The dealer wanted like $28 apiece - I'm pretty sure you can pick them up for a couple bucks at any auto parts store. They just screw into the caliper - no need to take apart the caliper. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

09-19-2018, 11:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	This was posted 1-24-18 1st and sx moneypit like this. __________________

11-26-2018, 02:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
bmstitt Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mclean, VA Posts: 183 Drives: '09 370z Sport Trng Rep Power: 12	I had the same issue, removed and cleaned the bleeder cap -> problem solved __________________ ‘13 6MT - Ported upper/lower intake manifolds and TBs, AAM intake, Dewla Dezign Air Guide, ARK HFC, FI 18” res CBE

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