I replaced one of the front brake hoses on my Peugeot 205 today but unfortunately the bleed nipple sheared straight off!
My questions are as follows:
1. How can I remove the sheared piece of metal without damaging the calpier? Unfortunately it has sheared off flush with the surface of the caliper!
2. As a short term measure I bled the brakes by loosening/tightening the hose to caliper union. It seems to have done the trick in that the brakes work fine. However, is this OK in the medium term, until I replace the nipple with a new one?
3. I have still to replace the hose on the other side. Is there any sure fire way of removing the nipple complete rather than having it shear? I don't mind damaging the nipple if this is what it takes to remove it complete.
Many thanks!
Broken brake bleed nipple
Moderator: RichardW
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Is it possible to remove them with one of those reverse threaded stud removal thingumies?
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In theory yes, but in practice you'd probably find it has too strong a hold.
Is it possible to remove them with one of those reverse threaded stud removal thingumies?
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In theory yes, but in practice you'd probably find it has too strong a hold.