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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => FZS600 Fazer => Topic started by: mobile mouse on 16 July 2014, 10:03:43 pm

Title: possibly over tightened a rear bleed nipple
Post by: mobile mouse 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,

Title: Re: possibly over tightened a rear bleed nipple
Post by: fazersharp on 16 July 2014, 10:35:28 pm

Quote from: mobile mouse on 16 July 2014, 10:03:43 pm

.It doesn't leak cheers,

Then it aint broke is it ???

Title: Re: possibly over tightened a rear bleed nipple
Post by: midden 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 ;)

Title: Re: possibly over tightened a rear bleed nipple
Post by: keratos 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 !!!

Title: Re: possibly over tightened a rear bleed nipple
Post by: TonyW 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)