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Brakes Bent threads on brake bleeder screw?

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opihinalu

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I am trying to change out my brake bleeder screw because I stripped the old one and I pull it out and I find this:



It is completely bent??? The one one the right is the new one I got but unfortunately the wrong size…

This isn’t normal, right? Why would this happen?
 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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Got rounded off and then they used vice grips, they probably over tightened it.
 
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90sickfox

Wasn't a pretty sight...and I've got big hands
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That looks like one for the rear wheel cylinder. Looks like someone screwed that thing up like the Thief said.
 
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