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Bleed Nipple
Posted: 18 Feb 2023 13:22
by Stempy
Looking to replace bleed nipples and ball bearings on the 500 anyone know we’re I can purchase?
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Re: Bleed Nipple
Posted: 19 Feb 2023 08:53
by bigred
I recently had same issue for all my brake calipers on my 1981 500s. I used ball bearings left over from my BSA headrace and modifed standard m10 x 1mm thread bleed nipples by filing ends flat till hole apeared in end then drilled a countersink into the end. Its worked well on both front and rear calipers. You can get the ball bearings and brake nipples from ebay.
alternatively search "Vespa PX LML Super Sprint Front Hydraulic Brake Caliper Bleed Nipple" in ebay. Its almost identical with brake nipple and ball bearing but very expensive.