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Brake caliper bleed nipple thread size?

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Brake caliper bleed nipple thread size?

#1 PostAuthor: PAULJAC47 » Wed Feb 10, 2010 9:09 pm

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...
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#2 PostAuthor: ZedHead » Wed Feb 10, 2010 10:14 pm

It is 7mm on my z1b. Not sure about helicoil size you would need if the thread is fecked.
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#3 PostAuthor: PAULJAC47 » Thu Feb 11, 2010 9:02 pm

It seem thread is 7mm X 1mm pitch thanks to Zedhead for trying to help
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