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Replacement bleeder caps

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#1 ·
I have two cars (09 Hybrid and 10 SE) that I'll be replacing the brake fluid over the next month. I'd like to have a spare set of rubber caps on hand in case any of the existing caps need replacing. Are these a common size that I can get at Walmart, Autozone or Advance Auto? Or do I need a specific size for the bleeder screws? TIA!
 
#3 ·
If dealer sourced they are maybe a buck or two buck each
Rubber caps ages, hardens, cracks then fall off
Definite wear item!
 
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this?


175c from Miami
 
#11 ·
it was noted in post #4 that Napa has them generic brand for 10c each
i have not checked that out yet however, but over 2$ each is quite a bit
 
#13 ·
Brake bleeder screw caps are sold at all your local autopart stores(Dorman/Help section), and of course ebay/amazon. There are different size... like the traditional small caps, caps with the attachment so you don't lose them, and the larger dust cover accordion caps. So, you need to know what you want.

I don't bother with the dealer because their parts clowns can never find what I need unless I give them the specific PN that they could never find, but I force them to look to for 5+ minutes before I give them the PN when they will eventually say doesn't exist and try to sell me the entire assembly. I only go to the dealer for entertainment purposes.

So, go to google, search for brake bleeder screw cap and then look at the images.

If hybrid, make sure you understand the bleeding procedure.