[Amc-list] Removing broken bleeder valve, cleaning brake shoe of brake fluid

["Bruce Griffis" <bruce.griffis@xxxxxxxxx>]

Okay. Tried extracting the bleeder valve, no good. I replaced the
wheel cylinder ($44.95 plus tax for tightening it too tight! That was
"tuition"!). I checked the brake shoes - and they were nice and dry.
No issues. I sprayed 'em down with brake cleaner, sprayed the drum
down as well, installed, bled the brakes and tested it.

No issues around the neighborhood at 5 to 20 miles an hour. Not taking
it out on the road until I change the tires (there are some DEEP
cracks in them), replace the harmonic balancer and replace the water
pump. Anyway - I'll continue testing before making a toss versus
re-use decision.

I checked for leaks and will keep an eye on it. Maybe carry an extra
bottle of brake fluid until I'm sure it's right. I'm trying to balance
between too loose and leaking versus too tight and breaking stuff,
lol.

Anyway - it's driving well around the neighborhood (but may need to go
into a shop for front end work - that might be beyond me).
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