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      03-30-2016, 03:33 PM   #1
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bleeder screw size?

anyone know the size of the bleeder screw for a brake flush?

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are you just asking for wrench size [like 10mm] or something else?
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Yes just wondering what wrench fits the bleeder screw. want to make sure I have the right size wrench
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I believe it was just an 11mm. See last entry from me in this thread. http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthr...ighlight=Brake
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thanks

took the wheel off and indeed it is an 11mm. of course only had 10 and a 12mm wrench so I had to run to the store
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took the wheel off and indeed it is an 11mm. of course only had 10 and a 12mm wrench so I had to run to the store
Lol, make sure you torque them down 9-11lb ft (I do 10lb ft). Don't over tighten them.

I also use Motiv Pressure Bleeder system.
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