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tony10
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Nov 8, 2009, 10:45 AM

Post #1 of 5 (2884 views)
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what is the best thing to do for a snapped bleed nipple in the caliper


way2old
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Nov 8, 2009, 1:54 PM

Post #2 of 5 (2879 views)
Re: brakes Sign In
The easiest thing to do is replace the caliper. The cost of a remanufactured part is fairly cheap and easily replaced. If you have a left handed drill bit, you may be able to drill it out easily. Sometimes the left hand bit will grab the bleeder and unscrew it. You also have to be cafreful that any metal shavings are not inside the caliper.



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dmac0923
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Nov 10, 2009, 7:52 PM

Post #3 of 5 (2871 views)
Re: brakes Sign In
+1

the low cost of a new caliper def is not worth the aggravation of trying to get that fitting out.
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Hammer Time
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Nov 10, 2009, 8:27 PM

Post #4 of 5 (2868 views)
Re: brakes Sign In
Also to add, if you use any heat in the process, you will likely trash the caliper seals and have to replace it anyway.

Frozen bleeders are automatic new calipers.



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Tom Greenleaf
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Nov 11, 2009, 3:40 PM

Post #5 of 5 (2855 views)
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4 cents (inflation) toss that as said. I've spent hours extracting them - not worth that much time never mind it's an indicator that the caliper isn't much good anyway. Do both sides is highly suggested,

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