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*&#@% ATE bleed nipples
Posted by Stephen Goldberger (more from Stephen Goldberger) on Sat, 12 Jul 2003 19:05:35
In Reply to: brake bleeder valve snapped off caliper -- what to do, Dan Schleifer, Sat, 12 Jul 2003 15:02:13
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Are two sizes too small - except the rears on the C900 Rev. 1.0 brakes, they are four sizes too small. I have precisely one Snap-On tool: a 9mm deep socket which I use only for bleed nipples - and very carefully.
In my experience, you will snap off the EZ out before you will budge the bleed screw. If you want, you can then unhook the caliper from the pipe, pour out the old fluid, pour in new fluid, and **while the fluid is running out the pipe and down your sleeve** reattach the caliper to the pipe. Fussy, but possible. That gives you two years to plan plan for the next time - either buy a rebuilt caliper or do a repeat.
I would use silicone grease, not anti-sieze on the bleed screws, just in the off chance that a bit of it finds its way into the caliper. VERY UNLIKELY but I'd rather be sure. Some people wrap the bleed nipple with teflon tape.
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