Bleeding Nipples...!

andydunn2 · 05-05-13, 11:14 AM

Anybody got an idea what size the bleed nipples are on Girling G60 front calipers?

Both are sheared off on The Duke so need drilling out and replaced....

Ta......Andy

styler · 05-05-13, 02:39 PM

geez good luck with that!!!!! ive never done this succesfully..

there are bleed screws available on the bay, i got some, just put one on a golf yesterday , just check the listings..

TeXerv · 05-05-13, 02:54 PM

The thread is 10 x 1mm, length 15mm.
Be careful by drilling out the sheared parts. You need to drill absolutely straight otherwise the nipple will not seal fluid tight.
My experiences: That kind of repair is a matter of luck.

andydunn2 · 05-05-13, 03:55 PM

Thanks guys, can't say I'm looking forward to it but have done it a few times in the past successfully, so just have to see.

MEX · 05-05-13, 04:39 PM

I bought some from here for my A100. Luckily managed to get all the old ones out without breaking them.

http://www.helperformance.com/hel-bleed-nipple.html

05-05-13, 02:39 PM	#2
styler Moderator Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Donegal, Ireland Posts: 3,443	geez good luck with that!!!!! ive never done this succesfully.. there are bleed screws available on the bay, i got some, just put one on a golf yesterday , just check the listings.. __________________ CRASH VALLEY CUSTOMS get 'er done...

05-05-13, 03:55 PM	#4
andydunn2 Ragtop Collector Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chorley Posts: 1,463	Thanks guys, can't say I'm looking forward to it but have done it a few times in the past successfully, so just have to see. __________________ "Earl" 1998 2.8 V6 Cabriolet "The Duke" 1997 2.6 V6 Cabriolet (Sold....sadly) Project "Best of Both Worlds" 1995 S2 Quattro Cabriolet

05-05-13, 02:54 PM	#3
TeXerv Grown up member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northern Krautland Posts: 241	The thread is 10 x 1mm, length 15mm. Be careful by drilling out the sheared parts. You need to drill absolutely straight otherwise the nipple will not seal fluid tight. My experiences: That kind of repair is a matter of luck.

05-05-13, 04:39 PM	#5
MEX Newbie! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: York Posts: 17	I bought some from here for my A100. Luckily managed to get all the old ones out without breaking them. http://www.helperformance.com/hel-bleed-nipple.html