Brake Bleeder Screw for 1970-1982 Chevrolet Corvette - Dorman 12704

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Part number: 12704

UPC: 037495127042

Condition: New

Weight: 0.04 LBS

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Dorman - HELP Brake Bleeder Screw P/N:12704

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Description

Replace a seized, stripped or missing bleeder with the Dorman brake bleeder screw, part number 12704, a direct-fit replacement for the 1970-1982 Chevrolet Corvette. It is cataloged for both front and rear positions. The screw threads into the bleed port of the hydraulic brake system. When opened during a brake bleed, it lets trapped air and old fluid escape, and when closed it seals the port again.

Direct replacement: Engineered to drop in like the original on the listed applications, at the front and rear positions.
Thread and length: 5/16-24 thread with a 1 in. length.
Ideal solution: A reliable way to replace an original bleeder that has gone missing or given out from fatigue.
Durable construction: Built from quality materials for reliable performance and long service life.
Trustworthy quality: Backed by a U.S.-based team of product experts and more than a century of automotive experience.

This Dorman bleeder screw is part of the Quick Bleeders line. Signs a bleeder may need replacing include a screw that is seized or rounded off, a screw that snaps during removal, or brake fluid seeping around the bleed port. After installation, bleed the brakes as described in the vehicle service information.

Interchange: 5469230 · 64669 · KT13197

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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:

5469230, 64669, KT13197

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this Dorman brake bleeder fit my 1970-1982 Chevrolet Corvette?

Yes. It is a direct-fit replacement for the 1970-1982 Chevrolet Corvette and is cataloged for both front and rear positions. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for application details.

What thread size and length is bleeder screw 12704?

It has a 5/16-24 thread and a 1 in. length.

What does a brake bleeder screw do?

It seals the bleed port in the hydraulic brake system. Opening it during bleeding lets trapped air and old fluid escape, and closing it seals the port again.

What are signs the bleeder screw may need replacing?

A bleeder that is seized, stripped or rounded off, snaps during removal, is missing, or seeps brake fluid around the port may need replacing.

How is this bleeder screw installed?

It threads into the bleed port in place of the old screw. Tighten it to the specification in the vehicle service information, then bleed the brakes and check for leaks before driving.