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Title: Bleed Nipple
Post by: Dave1234 on August 19, 2016, 09:26:47 AM

Morning, could someone please tell me the size of the bleed nipple on the front caliper.

Cheers

Title: Re: Bleed Nipple
Post by: Bryanj on August 19, 2016, 09:56:37 AM

What bike as they vary

Title: Re: Bleed Nipple
Post by: Dave1234 on August 19, 2016, 10:00:13 AM

CB550K3

Cheers

Title: Re: Bleed Nipple
Post by: Bryanj on August 19, 2016, 05:07:01 PM

I think those are m7 with an 8mm hexagon--DO NOT try and undo one that has been in there for a long time without warming the caliper housing and also use a long socket with a T bar so you don't put uneven stress on the thread

Title: Re: Bleed Nipple
Post by: deltarider on August 24, 2016, 04:45:30 PM

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DO NOT try and undo one that has been in there for a long time without warming the caliper housing and also use a long socket with a T bar so you don't put uneven stress on the thread

Yep, you can't be careful enough.

Title: Re: Bleed Nipple
Post by: Yoshi823 on August 25, 2016, 07:05:50 PM

If you have to buy new bleed nipples, buy those for a CB250N Super Dream as they're a 10mm hex with the same size threaded part.