Broken nipples

[nd-photo.nl]

Ok, so when I did a full service not too long ago, both bleed nipples of the rear calipers sheared off. I didnt even put any big strain on them...Anyway, I will have to replace them eventually,

Broken Bleed Nipple by Andy Ramdin, on Flickr

1) are these the correct ones? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231465144606
2) Anyone has a good tip on how to remove? I wanted to slam a torx bit in there & try to get it out. There isnt enough to hold on to it with a good grip wrench. Worst case scenario: drill it out?

I have a pressure bleeder (Eezibleed), so small bits wouldnt be able to stay in the brake lines.

 

[Chrisgti6]

You sure you can't get it with some decent mole/vice grips? Looks to be a good couple of mm free there. Failing that you could try some bolt/stud extractors. I have a set made by Irwin, but it only goes down to 10mm I think. They do sets with smaller ones though. They bite into the outside edge as you turn.

Something like this

 

[Andy93]

Cut a slot in what's left and get a flat blade screwdriver in and chisel them out?

 

[MRBILLYUK]

You'll mostly likely struggle getting them out . Try some screw extractors like these .
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5-PIECE-P...ER-EASY-OUT-/160832214896?hash=item257258d770
Failing that . You'll have to drill them out and retap the thread .
The mild steel bleed nipples can easily sheer off .
Stainless ones are better .
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181576126741?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[Budgie]

Yep, reverse threaded extractors as above.

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Awesome tip.
Do those nipples fit both front and back calipers? I have a Clio RS 169HP btw.

Red Brake Calipers by Andy Ramdin, on Flickr

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Just ordered the screw extractors

 

[coverman]

Aldi are selling sets this week for £4.95, maybe cheaper in Netherlands

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Awesome tip.
Do those nipples fit both front and back calipers? I have a Clio RS 169HP btw.

Red Brake Calipers by Andy Ramdin, on Flickr

Yeah they fit both front and rear .

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Thanks! Will be ordering them.

@coverman
2 late, plus I need to drive to an Aldi etc, which cost me time and money. Now I have someone deliver it to my desk hehe :smile:

 

[bloke]

try some left handed drill bits. normally when you get close to the size of the thread it will pick up and start to turn it out.