Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:03:44 -0400 From: Fred W <malt_houndnospamo.com> Subject: Re: Brake bleed nipples broken off, now what?
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
