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- Sun Mar 11, 2018 4:33 pm
- Forum:MK2 ▸Brakes
- Topic: Bleed nipple 3.4S
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Bleed nipple 3.4S
Anyone know what size spanner fits the bleed nipples on the rear calipers? Trying to sort with the IRS in situ and can't see exactly what's happening up there. It feels smaller than 11mm and bigger than 3/8. Also tried 3/16W and that doesn't seem to be right. Of course, it may be non-standard if it'...
- Tue Feb 27, 2018 3:15 pm
- Forum:MK2 ▸Brakes
- Topic: Rear calipers 3.4S
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Re: Rear calipers 3.4S
Thanks for the replies. It does sound like dodgy flexible pipes. The garage mentioned they were looking ropey at last MOT. Hopefully a much simpler repair - although not looking forward to bleeding the brakes!
- Mon Jan 22, 2018 4:12 pm
- Forum:MK2 ▸Brakes
- Topic: Rear calipers 3.4S
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Rear calipers 3.4S
Rear brakes are seizing on my 3.4S. Braked sharply and brakes didn't 'unstick'. Cursory inspection after jacking it up shows that the rear discs are extremely hot and some smelly smoke generated. However, they freed off once cooled down and fluid didn't boil. Handbrake seems to work OK and front bra...