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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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my nipple has snapped inside the caliper and i tried to prize it out with another tool which snapped inside the nipple itself is there any chance at all off getting these out if so how
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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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The only thing you can try to do is drill into the remains of the nipple and use a removal tool. This uses a left hand thread so as you screw it in and it tightens it also loosens the remains of the nipple. the only other option is removal of the caliper and get a local engineering works to get it out. Good luck
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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You'll prob need specialist to do this now as drilling the nipple etc will put crap in the brake line...it will need full clean after...Might be easier just to get another 2nd hand one?
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 360ste
The only thing you can try to do is drill into the remains of the nipple and use a removal tool. This uses a left hand thread so as you screw it in and it tightens it also loosens the remains of the nipple. the only other option is removal of the caliper and get a local engineering works to get it out. Good luck
Or, an 'easy-out'!
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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I was on my third beer so brain was not quite on the ball.
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