Lee1972

Took my Cossie for a service and wanted the break fluid changed as it aint been done for 4 years!

Bloke at the garage said that the nipple on the calipers was seized and he didnt want to attempt to release it to change the fluid in case it broke!

As i`m not mechanically minded in any way just wanted to know if he was bullshitting me because he didnt want to do the job or is he correct, the nipple might break?

If so what are my options? Worse case, new calipers?

Cheers

Lee

stevecossy

The nipples can be seized and sometimes will break but sometimes come out with a bit of heat, as ya say worse case is new calipers but they are not too expensive exchange.

Lee1972

Cheers stevecossy, does explain it as the garage dont want to keep my car over night for insurance reason

tabetha

NOT uncommon unfortunately, some people tighten them way too tight.
If you did need calipers, BIGGRED.CO.UK
tabetha

Lee1972

Thanks tabetha, I get a discount at Quickco so i`ll see how much to replace my standard Ford jobbies