Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 23:49:03 +0200 From: "Richard" <rootnospamlhost> Subject: Re: Brake bleed nipples broken off, now what?
"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.
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