1969 Corvette Bleeder Screws

[James H.]

My 1969 Corvette has a 3rd bleeder screw on the right rear caliper. I've been to numerous sites to fine the bleed order for this unit. Or if the third one even needs to be bled at all.

Any help would be appreciated.

[Patrick B.]

Re: 1969 Corvette Bleeder Screws

James -- the rear calipers usually have 2 bleeder screws on the end of the caliper that is higher above the ground and a plug in the lower end of the outer caliper half. That way the same outer caliper half can be used on both sides by switching the plug and the bleeder screw. Someone just used a bleeder valve rather than a plug to seal the extra hole on your outer caliper half. It does not need to be bled.

[James H.]

Re: 1969 Corvette Bleeder Screws

James -- the rear calipers usually have 2 bleeder screws on the end of the caliper that is higher above the ground and a plug in the lower end of the outer caliper half. That way the same outer caliper half can be used on both sides by switching the plug and the bleeder screw. Someone just used a bleeder valve rather than a plug to seal the extra hole on your outer caliper half. It does not need to be bled.

Patrick, thank you. I thought that might be the case, but I wanted to be sure before I bled the brakes one more time.