Brake caliper bleed nipples

[psychobert]

Folks, younger brother has a Griff 500 and is refurbing his brakes at the moment. He's asked me for a source of caliper bleed nipples as current ones supposedly knacked. Quick search here doesn't help, any ideas?

[spend]

Ford parts - Sierra/Escort cosworth.. Could try Motor Factors or local Ford Dealership.

Dave

[groomvroom]

psychobert said:

Folks, younger brother has a Griff 500 and is refurbing his brakes at the moment. He's asked me for a source of caliper bleed nipples as current ones supposedly knacked. Quick search here doesn't help, any ideas?

Fronts are Escort RS2000 MK 5 or Siera XR4x4, rears are Escort Cosworth, bleed niples are available from Ford.

[griffter]

I've tried getting bleed nipples before for Girling calipers, and it's bizarre - motor factors etc look at you like you've got three eyes when you ask for them. But they're always getting seized/chewed etc, so surely they must need replacing from time to time? Anyway as previously stated, the vehicle manufacturer seems to be the best bet, though I bet they'll have to 'look them up' and special order them.

[psychobert]

Lovely job, thanks chaps

[Bomber Denton]

psychobert said:

Lovely job, thanks chaps

Simon, I can send you some F.O.C. if you like?

[psychobert]

Cheers mate Owe you a beer or two in Houx.. YHM

[griffter]

Anybody found a source for bleed nipple caps? I never have. I changed the brake fluid yesterday and at least one cap is perished and could do with replacement.

[captiv8ed]

I've only seen new caps arrive with new nipples!

[Seasider]

griffter said:

Anybody found a source for bleed nipple caps? I never have. I changed the brake fluid yesterday and at least one cap is perished and could do with replacement.

Valve caps

[spend]

griffter said:

Anybody found a source for bleed nipple caps? I never have. I changed the brake fluid yesterday and at least one cap is perished and could do with replacement.

My hidden box of precious things....

There is an old Jag place in Essex somewhere that recons calipers, I sourced some bits from them a while ago, they seemed to know the time of day (www.ward-engineering.co.uk)

Dave