CAMARO6 - View Single Post - Bleeders loosened and caused brake failure on track

TransamGTA350 · 10-15-2025, 01:24 PM

Sorry that happened to you. Scary and glad you're OK.

It does sound like the bleeder screws weren't tight enough. I have not used a torque wrench on mine (probably should after hearing this), but I go pretty tight with them. I do 10-12 track days per year and get the brakes very hot at times (have come in with the stock front pads smoking on more than one occasion) and never had an issue with the bleeders loosening.

10-15-2025, 01:24 PM	#10
TransamGTA350 Drives: 2023 Camaro SS1LE Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: South Windsor, CT Posts: 144	Sorry that happened to you. Scary and glad you're OK. It does sound like the bleeder screws weren't tight enough. I have not used a torque wrench on mine (probably should after hearing this), but I go pretty tight with them. I do 10-12 track days per year and get the brakes very hot at times (have come in with the stock front pads smoking on more than one occasion) and never had an issue with the bleeders loosening. __________________ 2023 Camaro SS1LE 1989 Trans am GTA