broken brake nipple

[robbiemcvee]

I've just bought my 1990 vmax and found a fair amount of problems - not that i didnt expect them as i got it for a good price.

The rear brake was non-existent, the reservoir has more or less disintegrated, having a FZR600 in bits i found that they use the same so i changed it over. Went to bleed the caliper, being very gentle and oiling it up with WD40 the nipple snapped..!

So i removed the caliper and used a bolt extractor - and that snapped too...!

So ive now decided to replace the caliper, can anyone suggest an alternative as there dont seem to be alot of choice on ebay in UK?

Thanks all

 

[Fire-medic]

One of the front brakes I believe is interchangeable w/the rear. Take a look. You should be able to get one on here from a member, try Sean Morley or Captain Kyle.

 

[robbiemcvee]

Thanks ....!

 

[wildweasel_pt]

I can send you one. I'm in Germany so probably cheaper shipping in such an heavy part.

 

[lastwhiteman]

Decent mechanic can extract that for little expense.