Front brake caliper bleed nipple cross threaded??

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Mar 26, 2021 | 07:29 AM

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Dan89FLSTC

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Looks like someone used the wrong size vise grips....

Mar 26, 2021 | 08:22 AM

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Adam76

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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC

Looks like someone used the wrong size vise grips....

Yup....

Caliper doesn't work properly and rotor is warped I think because the lever kind of pulses when I brake.... I think I'll be looking at a replacement caliper and rotor. 😁

Mar 26, 2021 | 10:28 AM

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/HARLEY-REPA...-/114049378879

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Mar 30, 2021 | 10:38 AM

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Max Headflow

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The right sized vise grips will get it out..

I make my own bleeders.

Mar 30, 2021 | 10:42 AM

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Andy from Sandy

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In the normal scheme of things you wouldn't remove the bleeder screw to get it in such a state.

That is well and truly buggered and might of ruined the threads in the caliper.

Mar 30, 2021 | 11:43 AM

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multihdrdr

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Good job Max

And also for anyone who still doesn't know ... that's the way they are supposed to look on those particular calipers

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Mar 31, 2021 | 04:45 AM

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Adam76

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Thanks guys, appreciate the responses.

It's funny how bad the thread is buggered but it does still seem to seal somehow?
🤔

Mar 31, 2021 | 07:17 AM

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barneyboy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam76

Yup....

Caliper doesn't work properly and rotor is warped I think because the lever kind of pulses when I brake.... I think I'll be looking at a replacement caliper and rotor. 😁

Here's a sneak preview.

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Mar 31, 2021 | 07:38 AM

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Adam76

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Originally Posted by barneyboy

Here's a sneak preview.

Nah, I'm thinking for the cost of new pads, bleeder and a caliper rebuild kit..... I could just get one of these for a little over $200.
or is the rebuilt caliper just as good?
Thanks