Caliper bleeding hose diameter - Page 2

bl52krz · 20th July 2020, 18:31

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Originally Posted by goltho

I like passive/aggressive responses. They usually run longer and generate more mischief than straight-up rude ones, and they're easier to hide behind under the guise of faux surprise that they could be taken that way.

I don't mind one bit if anyone else wants to chip in with opinions or other edgy stuff. I don't bite.

The original question's also still there for those who don't want to play.

I also don’t bite, and I also don’t play silly games. Bye bye.

Avulon · 21st July 2020, 12:45

It's whatever size you can fit over the nipple and that depends on the pipe material thickness and stiffness, a rubber hose might stretch, a pvc one might need warming up first to stretch over. If you've got access to a bleed nipple and a decent eye and ruler or a vernier gauge (and the skill to use it) you can measure the widest point of the nipple. The correct size tube will be whatever size you can get closest to that measurement without equalling or exceeding it.

Or I could just tell you 5.5mm (7/32")...... should be right. If you're not wanting to bleed the brakes why do you ask?

21st July 2020, 12:45	#12
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