Brake caliper bleed screw alternative?

[Hawkinspickle]

Hi folks, I feel like should start my own club dedicated to my problems and questions. On that note, are any of you aware of a less expensive replacement for the ’79 Special brake caliper bleed screw? I know I buy a pair at Partzilla for $40, but I was wondering is there was an equivalence out there that could be used, say off another new bike model? The Part No is 1J3-W0048-00-00.

[bikerphil]

One for an auto caliper is the same, I'll find the size for you shortly.
I don't know if you have a NAPA store over there, maybe Canadian Tire should have them.

It's M8X1.25

[Hawkinspickle]

Great! Yes we have NAPA auto parts up here. I’m sure the auto equivalent will be significantly less expensive than the one specifically listed for the XS. In the same way, I saw that the drain screws for the float bowls and O rings on my later carbs are being sold for $20 and as much as $70 each. I suspect that there are equivalents somewhere out there on other newer bikes that I could source. And take for example a post on this site that suggested to use a Toyota Camry thermostat gasket as a great alternative to the NOS gas cap gasket. I used it and it worked great with only $1.25 out of pocket. Anyways, thanks again Bikerphil. I look forward to your findings.
Dan.

[bikerphil]

Yep, those drain screws for the later type carb bowls aren't going to be as easy. They are one of a kind for Mikuni carbs AFAIK. I wanted to purchase some for a set of XJ carbs I was working on not too long ago and the price was just too much. I ended up getting the stripped ones out with a small EZ out and then slotting the damaged head with a hacksaw blade so they would function again.

The cheapest I could find those screws, P/N 2L1-14191-00-00, was $16.74 ea. at Partshark.

[jetmechmarty]

MikesXS has the float bowl drain screws at $5.45
https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650...-04230-00.html

Bleeders? Maybe.
https://www.mikesxs.net/motorcycles/...r=name.keyword

[Hawkinspickle]

Thanks Marty, now thta's a reasonable price. Just need to figure out which bleader size to grab?

Oh...I just saw the Bikerphil did give the size in his last post.

[Hawkinspickle]

Looks like ‘85 through to ‘02 chev cavalier uses the same bleeder screw for its rear calliper.

[MotoPoesy]

I dropped a post in the forums a few months back on my experience with Sppedbleeders, a replacement I found to be superior to stock by far. A pair cost around $20 at a local chain parts store. They made bleeding so much easier, has a one way spring and ball valve inside so that you only loosen a quarter turn and just pump till fluid comes out clear, then tighten and you're done.