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don1357
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 10:28 pm    Post subject: Size of bleeding nipples for '55 Reply with quote
On a 1955, what's the size of the bleeding nipples? JBugs has 6mm x 1mm pitch nipples that on one part of the page says "fits all type 1" while futher down it says "1958~1979".

On my rear brake cylinders both of the damn things snapped. Tomorrow I'm getting a screw extractor to see if I can remove them :-\
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 11:33 pm    Post subject: Re: Size of bleeding nipples for '55 Reply with quote
The threads size is the same for all, but early nipples are longer. I have them as nos for sale if you need any.

When removing broken nipples remember to heat the area well before trying to use the extractor.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 08, 2018 11:37 pm    Post subject: Re: Size of bleeding nipples for '55 Reply with quote
You need these nipples : VW part 113 611 475
https://www.cip1.ca/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=VWC%2D113%2D611%2D475

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 3:52 pm    Post subject: Re: Size of bleeding nipples for '55 Reply with quote
don1357 wrote:
On my rear brake cylinders both of the damn things snapped. Tomorrow I'm getting a screw extractor to see if I can remove them :-\


Use the rubber boots to keep water from getting into the bleeder valves that causes them to rust up.

Also use a good anti-seize on the threads of the bleeder valves to to prevent rust getting in from around the outside.
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