Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 01:23:42 +0200 From: "Richard" <rootnospamlhost> Subject: Re: Brake bleed nipples broken off, now what?
"Charles C." <c.k.christacopoulos.removeme.nospamee.ac.uk> wrote in message news:46ce0db2$0$11436$db0fefd9nospam.zen.co.uk... > 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. Who said I DRIVE the car? I understand what you say, and agree too BTW, but why that TONE? Have any better idea for me? Richard.
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