Brake bleed problem

[Moonraker]

Have a look around for a secondhand rear caliper.......could well be the cheapest option.....

 

I'll keep this in mind, cheers

Ive had no luck with the movement of this valve so before I call the local garage, is this nut/valve thing something that can be removed and replaced? Or is it a case of stuck with it?

(Unless the caliper is replaced)

[Guest Richzx6r]

Bleed nipple replacement is probably the easiest brakes job, unless in your case its seized, if it snaps just drill it out and tap the thread and put a new bleed nipple in the caliper

[Moonraker]

Had a chat with a nice chap at Intabikes who mentioned giving the brake bleeding a go via the banjo bolt.

I'll look at this over the weekend, but anyone done this before? I'll check my Haynes manual to locate the bolt etc.

[fastbob]

Had a chat with a nice chap at Intabikes who mentioned giving the brake bleeding a go via the banjo bolt.

I'll look at this over the weekend, but anyone done this before? I'll check my Haynes manual to locate the bolt etc.

 

No no , what he probably meant was that you can replace the banjo bolt with a bleed bolt . That is a banjo bolt with a bleed nipple built in . Pic to follow. Anyway, it won't work because the banjo bolt on your calliper is lower than the bleed nipple so you will never get all the air out . I'm surprised you haven't got this sorted by now . How about gently putting the nipple in a vice and turning the calliper ?

[fastbob]

The banjo bolt is right there, where the stalk of your arrow starts . A bleed bolt definitely won't work , it'll get knocked off !

[Moonraker]

I see, thank you. He definitely said use the banjo bolt to bleed.

To be honest, this hasn't been a priority. We've had some DIY to do, visitors and other excuses I could throw up.

I'll follow your advice [mention]fastbob[/mention] and see what I can do.

I'm grateful, as always.

[fastbob]

I see, thank you. He definitely said use the banjo bolt to bleed.

To be honest, this hasn't been a priority. We've had some DIY to do, visitors and other excuses I could throw up.

I'll follow your advice @fastbob and see what I can do.

I'm grateful, as always.

No worries mate, he was definitely talking out of his arse . Don't hesitate to ask if you need more help with this thing . What you could do is give it a squirt of penetrating oil for now .

[Piggy]

Try PlusGas, its really good stuff. Squirt a bit more on a couple of times a day while its just sitting there. If its really chewed up get a dremel or something on it and grind the gnarly bits off then tap a smaller socket onto it. It will come out one way or another

[Mickly]

I’m sure there’s an Itchybum video showing how to remove a seized bleed nipple with the aid of 2gm of sulphur, 1 pint of ionised water, an old phone battery and a banana.

Or not

[fastbob]

I’m sure there’s an Itchybum video showing how to remove a seized bleed nipple with the aid of 2gm of sulphur, 1 pint of ionised water, an old phone battery and a banana.

Or not

 

You forgot to mention the metric adjustable wrench . Totally badass ! By the way , look what I got as a bonus with my stickers. I can't find a frame small enough for it yet but I shall treasure it always.

Edited February 23, 2019 by fastbob

[Piggy]

Hehe, Itchybum!

[fastbob]

Wear with pride .

[Moonraker]

[Mickly]

I’m sure there’s an Itchybum video showing how to remove a seized bleed nipple with the aid of 2gm of sulphur, 1 pint of ionised water, an old phone battery and a banana.

Or not

 

You forgot to mention the metric adjustable wrench . Totally badass ! By the way , look what I got as a bonus with my stickers. I can't find a frame small enough for it yet but I shall treasure it always.

 

I can suggest somewhere you can put them