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Leyland
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Bleed nipples

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I am in the process of replacing the whole braking system
All the brake wheel cylinders are being replaced with new ones.
My question is would I be better fitting brass bleed nipples rather than steel.
I remember sheering one off that was so rusted in. The brass ones are fairly
Expensive so is it worth Ruth it?
I understand the rear wheel cylinders are aluminium. So should I use brass on the
Steel front cylinders.
Thoughts and ideas welcome please.
ManyMinors
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Re: Bleed nipples

Post by ManyMinors »

In more than 40 years of Morris Minor ownership I haven't ever had a bleed nipple sheer off so I don't regard it as a problem.
I would think that if it did happen, then the components are pretty old and replacing the wheel cylinder would be a good idea anyway.
I wouldn't personally replace the nipples with brass ones.
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Re: Bleed nipples

Post by Trickydicky »

I asked this question for exactly the same reasons a while ago and the general opinion was to stick with the steel nipples. The only conclusion I came to was to paint a smear of red rubber grease on the nipple threads upon assembly and to use some form of cover on the nipples to try and keep them cleaner.

http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=59416
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Re: Bleed nipples

Post by bmcecosse »

Standard nipples are fine - just no need to heave them down too tightly!
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Re: Bleed nipples

Post by Leyland »

Many thanks everyone :D
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