YOUR NIPPLES

Seriously
            does any one know the exact dimension of the front brake caliper bleed nipple as fitted to GTI 1983 ? I need milimetre size and length ..to order some new ones .

Thanks …

depends on whether they are the original calipers or replacements as i know that the ones vw now sell have a larger nipple

113 615 273 A is the VW part number

i just got mine from GFS and they were 90 p each but the guy gave em to me for FREEEEEE!!!


got a problem tho, one of the old ones snapped inside!!!

how do i get it out!

c11rgd said

got a problem tho, one of the old ones snapped inside!!!

how do i get it out!

I have that exact same problem too…..I am thinking, it could be drilled out, but you really don't want to risk swarf into the hydraulics.

what is it with bleed nipples this week…
I need some too!!

paul_c said

c11rgd said

got a problem tho, one of the old ones snapped inside!!!

how do i get it out!

I have that exact same problem too…..I am thinking, it could be drilled out, but you really don't want to risk swarf into the hydraulics.

You will need to drill it out, but take the caliper off the car and clean it thourghly afterwards. clamp the flexi hose to save having to bleed the hole system.

Please don't cut corners, it the brakes after all 8O

wolfsburger said

what is it with bleed nipples this week with bleed nipples..

I need some too!!

I have more than nipple problems. I am in the middle of complete refurb of the lower rear chassis, suspension and braking system! I think my car will be on axle stands for a month or more at the current rate I'm going at.

has neone got a detailed step by step to how to drill it out and what size to use??? etc or aHOW TO

I'd honestly try one of these, before you resort to drilling the whole thing out:

Screw Extractor

paul_c said

I'd honestly try one of these, before you resort to drilling the whole thing out:

Screw Extractor

Well done Paul, I thought there may be and easy solution

If the screw extractors don't work - and I speak from bitter, twisted, rusty bolt stuck in alternator type experience - get hold of a tap of the correct size and thread in case you need to clean shards of bolt from inside the threads in the caliper.

Having said that - in most cases the extractors should do the job.


Ali

^^ ^^

on a serious note though, i've got some calipers with freely rotating bleed nipples, i've got 2 new nips, should I put copper grease on them when I fit them?.. :dontknow:

wolfsburger said

^^ ^^

on a serious note though, i've got some calipers with freely rotating bleed nipples, i've got 2 new nips, should I put copper grease on them when I fit them?.. :dontknow:

Always a good idea to prevent future problems