rebuilding brakes...

[andyvanderpandy]

bit slow here! how do you measure the bleed nipple?! what dimension, is it the length by the diameter of the nipple or the threaded bit or the 'head'? i are confused! also i think the seals measure at 30mm if anyone can confirm this it would be most appreciated! ta

[RedexRobB]

I thought all bleed nipples were the same? No idea about the seals tho.

[rover220]

I thought all bleed nipples were the same? No idea about the seals tho.

definetely not on cars so pobably get differing ones on bikes too.

you need to measure thread pitch and diameter and go from there

[masterofinsanity]

bleed nipples are different and you need to get the right length. take your old one to a motor factors they should be able to match it, i just paid £1.38 for 2.

[andyvanderpandy]

well i done found out...

for future reference:
caliper seals are 34mm
bleed nipples are 7mm x 1.00mm

[Northern ANdy]

which caliper seals are they

[andyvanderpandy]

its the brake caliper piston seal, and dust seal... on an l3,

i think on the h model they are 30mm

[deviant]

bleed nipples are 7mm x 1.00mm

sounds like a thread size to me...

[RedexRobB]

thread pitch isnt it? 1mm bleed nipple is a bit thin

[Northern ANdy]

its the brake caliper piston seal, and dust seal... on an l3,

i think on the h model they are 30mm

front or back lol

[andyvanderpandy]

its the brake caliper piston seal, and dust seal... on an l3,

i think on the h model they are 30mm

front or back lol

FRONT! ive not investigated me back caliper yet, and after this mess on the front i dont intend to either! i think theyre a 38mm boot seal on the back...on an l model... on the brake caliper... on the back...!!!