engine and drivetrain Caliper Bleed Valve Question

[Burtons Beamer]

I have a 1971 bmw 2002. I started this morning on changing out the front calipers. I chose to order a set of refurbished calipers from Ireland engineering, which came to me in like new condition. I put them on with some new braided brake lines. Everything looked nice and neat until I went to put my wheels back on. The bleeder nipple(outside upper on caliper) now hits the inside of the rim? Do I need a shorter bleeder stem? Surely I don't have to now run wheels spacers? stock 13 wheels on car ....

[Guest_anonymous]

What did the vendor say when you called?

[jgerock]

This is a common issue with "rebuilt" calipers.  Let's rule out the supplier first...

 

Most new-er calipers I have seen come with taller (longer) bleed screws that have fewer threads.

 

Notice the bleed screws in this remanufactured tii caliper.

[Burtons Beamer]

I have not had chance to call Ireland. I did a search a found a thread on this topic. It seams as if most rebuilt calipers are now shipped with longer (non-OE) stems. I now wish I would have pulled out my stems prior to mailing in my cores. Called napa and they said they have them. I am heading there now to see if they have ones that are a bit shorter. it appears as if this problem is more pronounced with the folks running 13 inch wheels like myself. I will report back.

[TobyB]

You could, if you had to, cut the 'nipple' off the bleeder.

 

Make it a lot messier to bleed, but it'd work in a pinch.

 

hth

 

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[Burtons Beamer]

I called Ireland and they are gonna mail me the other ones. I gotta say they have been a great company to do business with. I like how they take the time to help newcomers.