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Title: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: tunnie on 20 July 2010, 21:37:05
Are these sold individually? or are sold with the entire caliper?
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: Andy B on 20 July 2010, 21:58:14
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Are these sold individually? or are sold with the entire caliper?

bleed nipples are sold seperately .... you need to be able to get the old one out without shearing the head off if it siezes  ;)


http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1313&_nkw=bleed+nipple&_sacat=See-All-Categories some are s/s  :y
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: tunnie on 20 July 2010, 22:08:14
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Are these sold individually? or are sold with the entire caliper?

bleed nipples are sold seperately .... you need to be able to get the old one out without shearing the head off if it siezes  ;)


http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1313&_nkw=bleed+nipple&_sacat=See-All-Categories some are s/s  :y

Cheers Andy  :y

Problem is its been rounded off due to rust, the standard (8mm?) spanner works on one side, but slips on the other, can't get the size smaller on.

Suspect a 'magic' socket should cut in, or use of plyers should get it going, but need replacement.

I'm not sure if its M7 or M8 though  :-/
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: robson on 20 July 2010, 22:09:58
A small stilson?
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: CaptainZok on 20 July 2010, 22:09:59
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Are these sold individually? or are sold with the entire caliper?

bleed nipples are sold seperately .... you need to be able to get the old one out without shearing the head off if it siezes  ;)


http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1313&_nkw=bleed+nipple&_sacat=See-All-Categories some are s/s  :y

Cheers Andy  :y

Problem is its been rounded off due to rust, the standard (8mm?) spanner works on one side, but slips on the other, can't get the size smaller on.

Suspect a 'magic' socket should cut in, or use of plyers should get it going, but need replacement.

I'm not sure if its M7 or M8 though  :-/
Give it a damn good soaking with plus gas first.
You don't want it to shear the end off.
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: tunnie on 20 July 2010, 22:13:13
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Are these sold individually? or are sold with the entire caliper?

bleed nipples are sold seperately .... you need to be able to get the old one out without shearing the head off if it siezes  ;)


http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1313&_nkw=bleed+nipple&_sacat=See-All-Categories some are s/s  :y

Cheers Andy  :y

Problem is its been rounded off due to rust, the standard (8mm?) spanner works on one side, but slips on the other, can't get the size smaller on.

Suspect a 'magic' socket should cut in, or use of plyers should get it going, but need replacement.

I'm not sure if its M7 or M8 though  :-/
Give it a damn good soaking with plus gas first.
You don't want it to shear the end off.

Student remember - WD40 it is  ;D
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: TheBoy on 20 July 2010, 22:14:32
get some plusgas for that.
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: CaptainZok on 20 July 2010, 22:14:51
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Are these sold individually? or are sold with the entire caliper?

bleed nipples are sold seperately .... you need to be able to get the old one out without shearing the head off if it siezes  ;)


http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1313&_nkw=bleed+nipple&_sacat=See-All-Categories some are s/s  :y

Cheers Andy  :y

Problem is its been rounded off due to rust, the standard (8mm?) spanner works on one side, but slips on the other, can't get the size smaller on.

Suspect a 'magic' socket should cut in, or use of plyers should get it going, but need replacement.

I'm not sure if its M7 or M8 though  :-/
Give it a damn good soaking with plus gas first.
You don't want it to shear the end off.

Student remember - WD40 it is  ;D
Just "borrow" some from your uncle TB. :y
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: Andy B on 20 July 2010, 22:15:04
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Give it a damn good soaking with plus gas first.
You don't want it to shear the end off.

Wot he says. Build up a well of bluetak or plastercine around the nipple & fill it with Plusgas, & repeat  ;). Sometimes 'judicious' tapping with a small hammer can help shock it into submission. If it shears, you either need A N Othe caliper, or a machine shop to drill it out carefully.
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: Andy B on 20 July 2010, 22:16:16
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Are these sold individually? or are sold with the entire caliper?

bleed nipples are sold seperately .... you need to be able to get the old one out without shearing the head off if it siezes  ;)


http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1313&_nkw=bleed+nipple&_sacat=See-All-Categories some are s/s  :y

Cheers Andy  :y

Problem is its been rounded off due to rust, the standard (8mm?) spanner works on one side, but slips on the other, can't get the size smaller on.

Suspect a 'magic' socket should cut in, or use of plyers should get it going, but need replacement.

I'm not sure if its M7 or M8 though  :-/
Give it a damn good soaking with plus gas first.
You don't want it to shear the end off.

Student remember - WD40 it is  ;D

I'll give you a can of Plusgas if you're going to Newent.  :y  :y
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 20 July 2010, 22:20:01
Use a hex socket to get it free.
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: tunnie on 20 July 2010, 22:20:26
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Are these sold individually? or are sold with the entire caliper?

bleed nipples are sold seperately .... you need to be able to get the old one out without shearing the head off if it siezes  ;)


http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m570.l1313&_nkw=bleed+nipple&_sacat=See-All-Categories some are s/s  :y

Cheers Andy  :y

Problem is its been rounded off due to rust, the standard (8mm?) spanner works on one side, but slips on the other, can't get the size smaller on.

Suspect a 'magic' socket should cut in, or use of plyers should get it going, but need replacement.

I'm not sure if its M7 or M8 though  :-/
Give it a damn good soaking with plus gas first.
You don't want it to shear the end off.

Student remember - WD40 it is  ;D

I'll give you a can of Plusgas if you're going to Newent.  :y  :y

Its about time we argued in person is it not?  ;D

Can't make Newent, due to fly to Tokyo on 4th September
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: Andy B on 20 July 2010, 22:26:24
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I'm not sure if its M7 or M8 though  :-/


M8  :y Use a hex socket, but not a great big 1/2" drive ... you'll shear it, and carefully try it back & forward. Chances are it'll undo without breaking.
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: tunnie on 20 July 2010, 22:32:58
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I'm not sure if its M7 or M8 though  :-/


M8  :y Use a hex socket, but not a great big 1/2" drive ... you'll shear it, and carefully try it back & forward. Chances are it'll undo without breaking.

Cheers  :y

I don't think its seized, just corrosion has made it 'un-gripale' with the spanner  :(
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: Andy B on 20 July 2010, 22:45:30
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I'm not sure if its M7 or M8 though  :-/


M8  :y Use a hex socket, but not a great big 1/2" drive ... you'll shear it, and carefully try it back & forward. Chances are it'll undo without breaking.

Cheers  :y

I don't think its seized, just corrosion has made it 'un-gripale' with the spanner  :(

Using a hex socket will be better than an open ended spanner.  ;) And smear a little copper grease on the new one when you fit it.  :y
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: robson on 21 July 2010, 17:23:06
I have got a broken one out before using an easyout
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: Andy B on 21 July 2010, 18:03:25
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I have got a broken one out before using an easyout

I've never had great success with easyouts  :-/  :y
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: tunnie on 21 July 2010, 18:20:04
Cheers for all suggestions, going to order some of the off eBay and have a bash  :y
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: CaptainZok on 21 July 2010, 18:22:35
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Cheers for all suggestions, going to order some of the off eBay and have a bash  :y
Should have bought them while you were at VX, they may have given you a kit kat. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: tunnie on 21 July 2010, 18:23:46
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Cheers for all suggestions, going to order some of the off eBay and have a bash  :y
Should have bought them while you were at VX, they may have given you a kit kat. ;D ;D

Tea bags would have been better, gone with biscuit. Forgot to ask about those!
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: CaptainZok on 21 July 2010, 18:26:07
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Cheers for all suggestions, going to order some of the off eBay and have a bash  :y
Should have bought them while you were at VX, they may have given you a kit kat. ;D ;D

Tea bags would have been better, gone with biscuit. Forgot to ask about those!
Or they could have upgraded you to chokky digestives.
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 21 July 2010, 18:33:04
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I have got a broken one out before using an easyout

I've never had great success with easyouts  :-/  :y

Me to...normaly because I have exhausted all options by then so its in BLOODY tight
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: Andy B on 21 July 2010, 18:39:15
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Me to...normaly because I have exhausted all options by then so its in BLOODY tight

Yes. If the bolt/whatever is that tight the head has sheared off, you can very easily end up with a sheared off easyout to get out too.  :(
Title: Re: Brake Bleed Nipple bolt
Post by: robson on 22 July 2010, 19:20:11
I can never understand why some bleed nipples are so small in diameter