#1: os/f bleed nipple snapped Author: P77TTN, Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 10:47 am ---- hi guys
well as it says above i have managed to snap the bleed nipple on the drivers side front caliper on my GT. i have checked and it has snapped in the clossed position and there is no leakage .
am i correct to assume it is ok to drive ???????????????/
#2: Re: os/f bleed nipple snapped Author: usher, Location: northallertonPosted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:49 am ---- i wouldnt as i have driven without a pipe attached there are no brakes whatso ever not worth it, get a new caliper for less than 30quid
#3: Re: os/f bleed nipple snapped Author: P77TTN, Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:56 am ---- there is no change to the brakes just the end of the bleed nipple has snapped in the clossed possition . it did not open when i tried to undo it . i have pumped the brakes and no fluid leaks
#4: Re: os/f bleed nipple snapped Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 12:29 pm ---- Well in theory then it should be ok...but there's only one way to fix it properly. As it's snapped closed then you can still use the car while waiting for the new one to arrive.
#5: Re: os/f bleed nipple snapped Author: P77TTN, Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 3:30 pm ---- good time to upgrade me thinks!!!!!! any ideas on a good upgrade!!!!!
#6: Re: os/f bleed nipple snapped Author: V9977, Location: Athens, GreecePosted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 4:29 pm ---- Easy.. drill a hole in the nipple until fluid can run through.
#7: Re: os/f bleed nipple snapped Author: 14hdi, Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 4:45 pm ---- drill it out to the next size thread and put a helicoil in and a new bleed nipple.
#8: Re: os/f bleed nipple snapped Author: imjeeves, Location: Glasgow / WellingPosted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 8:27 pm ---- Just buy a new caliper. You can spend a day doing all that and its £30 for a whole new one from GSF
#9: Re: os/f bleed nipple snapped Author: usher, Location: northallertonPosted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 2:41 am ---- 180 calipers and discs are cheapest upgrade
#10: Re: os/f bleed nipple snapped Author: P77TTN, Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 6:16 am ----
imjeeves wrote:
Just buy a new caliper. You can spend a day doing all that and its £30 for a whole new one from GSF
just checked on GSF £119 each
#11: Re: os/f bleed nipple snapped Author: usher, Location: northallertonPosted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 6:33 am ---- Ebay it
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