1973 westy rhd continental front brake calipers

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by jez2020, Mar 4, 2013.

  1. Hi there can anyone help, took my beam off the bus and the front brake calipers look like they have two bleed nipples per caliper, well did have in the past is this correct, both on one of the calipers are broken off maybe able to get one out and replace it, the other caliper has one good one on it, is it possible to blead the brakes with 1 blead nipple on each caliper,
     
  2. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Yes if they are at the top, maybe with a pressure or vacuum kit if they're at the bottom. There are two so they can be fitted either side.
    I've had 100% success removing broken off caliper bleed nipples by cleaning with a hand drill, then building up a blob of weld. They unscrew by hand when it cools down and the weld doesn't stick to the cast.
     
  3. If you have a bottom nipple you can also bleed the caliper upside down...
     

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