Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:04:28 -0400 From: Mauricio Tavares <ucenospamgov> Subject: Re: Brake bleed nipples broken off, now what?
Richard wrote: > "Charles C." <c.k.christacopoulos.removeme.nospamee.ac.uk> wrote in message > news:46ce0db2$0$11436$db0fefd9nospam.zen.co.uk... >> Richard wrote: >>> "Fred W" <malt_houndnospamo.com> wrote in message >>> news:jYidnWGyY6w86lDbnZ2dnUVZ_hCdnZ2dnospamast.com... >>>> Richard wrote: >>>>> Hello all, >>>>> >>>>> when installing new brake hoses I found that both front bleed nipples >>>>> were broken off on the calipers. >>>>> >>>>> I dont really like to do all the work to replace them... any ideas for >>>>> bleeding without using those nipples? >>>>> >>>>> 900i, 1989 >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, >>>>> Richard. >>>> You'll need to get the broken nipples out. Drilling and using an >>>> "easy-out" would be my first choice. Make sure you use the largest size >>>> easy out that you can. If you break-off (a smaller sized) one it is a >>>> real PITA to get the broken piece out. >>>> >>>> Replacing calipers is not that big of a job. Pretty easy actually, just >>>> expensive... >>>> >>>> -- >>>> -Fred W >>> Thanks Fred, >>> I managed to bleed it somewhat by loosening the connection on the top of >>> the >>> calipers. Brakes work fine now except that the pedal stroke is quite >>> large. >>> Replacing the calipers is the right way, I agree, but I dont have much >>> time >>> or money at the moment. >>> I will probably try to drill out the nipples when I have the time. >>> >>> Richard. >>> >>> >>> >> So you did not remove the air from the pistons. You might also have a >> bit of condensation in the fluid, add a bit of heat on that to become >> steam and you will have no brakes. If you press the pedal a few times, >> does it rise? If yes you have a lot of air. >> >> As long as you only kill yourself and no-one else fair enough. >> >> Charles >> >> -- >> Please remove _removeme_ to reply. > > Who said I DRIVE the car? > I understand what you say, and agree too BTW, but why that TONE? > Have any better idea for me? > Richard. > > If you do not feel lucky enough to try the easyout solution -- I know I suck at it -- you could take the caliper to a trusty machine shop and have them take it out for you. -- Mauricio raub-kudria-com (if you need to email me, use this address =)
