Any tricks to removing a stuck/stubborn/rusted-in place bleeder?

ProjectBazza said
I'm trying to get Bazza's VG to MITP next month, but one of the issues with driving it there is that the front brakes are "so-so" at best, and I can't bleed them, as the bleeders are stuck in the calipers. When it was here last summer I ran out of time, and money, but I did try bleeding the brakes when I got everything else done. Only problem is, I could literally see the bleeder twisting as I tried to loosen it up, and since his car uses Sterling calipers and discs/rotors (IOW, NLA and big $$$), I didn't want to risk breaking the bleeder and/or stripping out the caliper.

I did try soaking the bleeders with some JB-80 "luber-schlider", but that didn't seem to help.

I know Bazza would really like to drive his car to MITP, so does anyone know of a handy way to break open stuck/rusted brake bleeders?

Thanks.

Jim

If you already noticed the bleeders were spinning without coming loose it may be too late.

Be careful with the heat, especially around the rubber components. I sometimes use transmission fluid mixed 50/50 with acetone as a home brew, for me it works better than commercial penetrating oils at removing rusted nuts and bolts. A little heat can help after the bleeders have soaked overnight or at least a few hours if there is a time crunch..

Good luck