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Brake caliper bleed nipple thread size?

Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:09 pm
Author: PAULJAC47
Hi All,Anyone know what thread size the bleed nipples are fitted to a4 brake calipers? and what size helicoil would you need if need be?are there any alternatives if i cant make good the existing threads. iI have managed to drill out small hole into old nipple and dont think i have damaged bottom seats,Paul J...

Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2010 10:14 pm
Author: ZedHead
It is 7mm on my z1b. Not sure about helicoil size you would need if the thread is fecked.

Posted: Thu Feb 11, 2010 9:02 pm
Author: PAULJAC47
It seem thread is 7mm X 1mm pitch thanks to Zedhead for trying to help