snapped bleed nipple
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if you have access to a MIG welder you could try popping a nut over the busted bit if theres any sticking out of the caliper and then filling the threaded hole in the space over the nipple with weld
The heat of the welding action will also act to "crack" the grip of the nipple in the caliper, which is usually stuck when you come to slacken it anyway due to roadside salt and other assorted $H1T that acummulates there
I had to do this for a mate last summer on a classic old Rover P4 belonging to his local vicar
dont ask!
I hope this can help you
worked for me
BUT
Welding on a car with the battery connected CAN damage ECUs, alternators and such electronics
Get the stereo code first so you can disconnect the earth terminal
if you have access to a MIG welder you could try popping a nut over the busted bit if theres any sticking out of the caliper and then filling the threaded hole in the space over the nipple with weld
The heat of the welding action will also act to "crack" the grip of the nipple in the caliper, which is usually stuck when you come to slacken it anyway due to roadside salt and other assorted $H1T that acummulates there
I had to do this for a mate last summer on a classic old Rover P4 belonging to his local vicar
dont ask!
I hope this can help you
worked for me
BUT
Welding on a car with the battery connected CAN damage ECUs, alternators and such electronics
Get the stereo code first so you can disconnect the earth terminal
Edited by perdu on Friday 5th March 23:25
Thank's all for the advice i just got a new calliper at cost of £130.00 as exchange unit .
After all none of us like spending money but it's the brake's also there was no chance of welding apart from welding which mine is broken sod's law .
Needed car asap so had to fork out the penny's .
After all none of us like spending money but it's the brake's also there was no chance of welding apart from welding which mine is broken sod's law .
Needed car asap so had to fork out the penny's .
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