16-08-18, 08:14 AM
I know that this has been a topic that has been discussed multiple times on this forum but......
last night I managed to snap off one of the bleed nipples on the rear caliper :'(. I'm hoping that I should able to remove the portion of the nipple left in the caliper. It snapped off level with the body of the caliper.
I also know that getting hold of a second hand caliper is next to impossible as is getting one for an early fzs1000 it seems.....and I don't really want to pay £400 for a new one.
SO my question in 2 parts is :
Are there any other options when it comes to calipers that will fit? (from other bikes/years)
Any tips for getting this broken one out. I'm hoping that an extractor in the hollow bolt and maybe a bit of heat will work, I have been applying oil to the tread hoping to break the tension. I don't really want to have to re-thread the hole as I'm not very good at it.
last night I managed to snap off one of the bleed nipples on the rear caliper :'(. I'm hoping that I should able to remove the portion of the nipple left in the caliper. It snapped off level with the body of the caliper.
I also know that getting hold of a second hand caliper is next to impossible as is getting one for an early fzs1000 it seems.....and I don't really want to pay £400 for a new one.
SO my question in 2 parts is :
Are there any other options when it comes to calipers that will fit? (from other bikes/years)
Any tips for getting this broken one out. I'm hoping that an extractor in the hollow bolt and maybe a bit of heat will work, I have been applying oil to the tread hoping to break the tension. I don't really want to have to re-thread the hole as I'm not very good at it.