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possibly over tightened a rear bleed nipple
« on: 16 July 2014, 10:03:43 pm »
Hi,
I may have overtightened one of the rear bleed nipples by 1/4 turn.


Have I damaged the bleed screw or damaged the thread in the caliper, not sure which.
It is an original bleed screw.
It doesn't leak but I am kicking myself for turning it too much.


cheers,

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Re: possibly over tightened a rear bleed nipple
« Reply #1 on: 16 July 2014, 10:35:28 pm »
.It doesn't leak cheers,
Then it aint broke is it ???
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Re: possibly over tightened a rear bleed nipple
« Reply #2 on: 17 July 2014, 12:37:48 am »
You could always turn it back a 1/4 turn and stop kicking yourself before you start bleeding ;)
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Re: possibly over tightened a rear bleed nipple
« Reply #3 on: 20 July 2014, 11:13:08 am »
6nm is the torque for rear bleed nipple

I trust you have what is an essential tool... Torque wrench...for any bike maintenance DIY !!!
« Last Edit: 20 July 2014, 11:14:11 am by keratos »

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Re: possibly over tightened a rear bleed nipple
« Reply #4 on: 20 July 2014, 12:01:06 pm »
check for cracks on the body of the calliper along the side of the nipple (where the metal is thinnest)