Date:         Mon, 2 Jun 1997 14:27:20 -0700 (PDT)
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From:         Alistair Bell <ui775@freenet.victoria.bc.ca>
Subject:      Re: Break job

On Mon, 2 Jun 1997, Jim Maginel wrote:

>snip>


> Now what do I do?  Is there a procedure for replacing a broken bleeder
> screw?  Is is safe to drive as is?
> Unfortunately, the low pedal pressure remains...
> TIA for any sage advice,

maybe not sage, but its what I did when the same happened to me...

remove caliper and mount in vice. Use an "easy-out" or drill the whole 
bugger out. Flush/clean. Install new nipple.

Its a bear but its the only sure way.


alistair

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