How do I get a snapped bleed nipple out of a caliper?

I've snapped the top off a bleed nipple trying to remove it from a caliper, how do I remove the rest of it out

Do I have to drill it or is there another way

If it has left a hole where the nipple was you might be able to take it out with a screw extractor ( i have got a set with a smallish one in it - could post it up to you if that would help )

It's got a hole right thru it. Another vote for a screw extractor (eazi-out). May want to try and open the hole up as much as possible, so you can use the biggest diameter extractor as you will be buggered if you snap the extractor.

If you can dremel a slot in the top of the nipple it may be better to get a screwdriver on it.

Soak in some WD40 will help.
If the screw extractor don't work I think it will be a case for the dremel or a drill then re tap the hole.
Best of luck.

This place does a set for a couple of quid ( about 6 with postage and packaging )

http://www.toolfinder.co.uk/catalog/...ords=extractor

Or as i said earlier you are more than welcome to borrow a set

dremel is quite fiddly ,my 2p worth-use a hacksaw to create a groove in the part ,then a plain screwdriver

Originally Posted by Scoobs

If you can dremel a slot in the top of the nipple it may be better to get a screwdriver on it.

It's really tight It just snapped off

Good thinking though

Originally Posted by jim@55

dremel is quite fiddly ,my 2p worth-use a hacksaw to create a groove in the part ,then a plain screwdriver

Nah, the remaining bit is below the sides of the caliper housing - I can't get anywhere near it with a hacksaw

Originally Posted by mac

Or as i said earlier you are more than welcome to borrow a set

That'd be awesome (if you don't mind...)

I'll PM you my address

[northwind]

So, when can we expect the thread "How do I get a broken screw extractor out of a bleed nipple"?

Hopefully the answer to that is Never.

These are fluted Extractors ( not the more common spiral ones ) so should be a bit tougher

[Sid Squid]

Don't.

As long as it's not opened a bit with your previous attempts to remove it and thus leaking fluid, leave it alone and get one of the banjo bolts with a bleed nipple in it.

If you decide to use a taper screw extractor be very careful, the walls of the nipple are quite thin and the extractor will most likely expand the nipple making it grip harder in the caliper, before the extractor has sufficient grip on the remains of the stud to turn it.

Alternatively take it to someone who is competent with with TIG welding, get them to weld a bolt or similar to the remaining bit of the nipple, 1- there's something to hold, 2- the heat of the welding often loosens the grip of the aluminium enough to get the nipple out.