Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:41:41 +0100 From: "Charles C." <c.k.christacopoulos.removeme.nospamee.ac.uk> Subject: Re: Brake bleed nipples broken off, now what?
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.
