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18 October 2010, 02:50 PM

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4-pot bleed nipple thread size

Ordinary Subaru 4-pots, 2002.

are the bleed nipples 6mm or 7mm thread?

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18 October 2010, 03:03 PM

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The 4 pots off a classic were 8mm as ive just done this job yesterday, i reckon they are the same 4pots off a 2002, hope this helps
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18 October 2010, 03:08 PM

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The 4 pots off a classic were 8mm as ive just done this job yesterday, i reckon they are the same 4pots off a 2002, hope this helps
Jon

Oh Buggre.
I hadn't even considered 8mm's.
Some websites mention 6mm, others 7mm, not seen 8mm mentioned yet.
Think I better hang on and measure them tonight.

Cheers for the help JGG

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18 October 2010, 03:26 PM

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They are 7mm
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18 October 2010, 03:28 PM

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They are 7mm
Cheers Ian

Top Bloke

I can probably pick some up an my way home tonight now!

another quicky: would you use stainless or plated given the choice?

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18 October 2010, 03:38 PM

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Stainless every time, but don't overtighten

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18 October 2010, 03:43 PM

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Ta, job sorted.

I wouldn't put stainless nipples in alloy calipers, I've had thread galling before.
Wasn't sure about cast Iron, that's why I asked.
Funny stuff happens when you mix metals and add salty road water!

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