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Dimania
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Posted: 15 Apr 2014 at 14:15 |
Swapped standard Tuono clutch master to RSVR's radial and now air bleed valve leaking a bit. I want to replace with a new one, but I cannot find specs anywhere. Does anyone know thread size of the bleeder? Is it 10 x 1.25? Cheers
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IanG
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Not sure on that mate but a good tip is always wrap the bleed nipple threads with PTFE tape before bleeding.
a) it helps seal the threads when you slacken them to bleed & b) stops the screw corroding into the caliper and potentially snapping off when you come to undo it. |
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legend88
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Good tip that Ian.
I always use it on my plumbing at home but never on bike or car. I'm about to change fluid in brakes and clutch so will give it a try. |
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Dimania
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Cheers will have a go today
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IanG
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I started doing it when I noticed fluid leaking past the threads when I was bleeding something once and found a few turns sealed the threads up nicely.
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