C1 Brake Bleeders

[David D.]

Recent catalogs are showing the bleeders with threaded nuts rather than the open bleeder. I have never owned a new C1, but have been involved with these old cars for a long time, were they originally equipped with the products you see in the catalogs?

[Bill M.]

Re: C1 Brake Bleeders

Recent catalogs are showing the bleeders with threaded nuts rather than the open bleeder. I have never owned a new C1, but have been involved with these old cars for a long time, were they originally equipped with the products you see in the catalogs?

David;

My '59 (assembled Dec. '58) had the threaded nuts. The replacement cylinders have the open bleeders.

Bill

[David D.]

Re: C1 Brake Bleeders

Thanks, I assumed the experts knew what they were talking about. Just wanted to make sure before I spent the $'s.

[Troy P.]

Re: C1 Brake Bleeders

Although they were correct in this case, I've found it is dangerous to assume that catalogs are NCRS correct about parts.

[David D.]

Re: C1 Brake Bleeders

Agree! I have been involved with old Corvettes for many years, mostly as a driver who had to repair my own and am one who readily says I do not know it all!

[Paul M.]

Re: C1 Brake Bleeders

The original bleeders thru 59 and maybe into 60 had a 10-32 hex head bolt with a star washer screwed into it. I believe this was to keep dirt out of them. Yes the judges are looking for them.

[David D.]

Re: C1 Brake Bleeders

Paul - My wheel cyls are at White Post, what size are the HD cylinder bleeders, 3/8 or 5/16 inch?

[Paul M.]

Re: C1 Brake Bleeders

David, They should be 3/8"