Brake nipple extension

[kill]

Is it possible to maybe buy a pre made flexible extension to get a brake nipple to a easier to reach position or can anyone think of a machine that has longer pipes ( 4+ inch would be ideal) . I guess they are a little small for agriculture dealers crimp machines
Are all brake nipples the same thread?
All help and ideas appreciated

 

[Hilly]

Is it possible to maybe buy a pre made flexible extension to get a brake nipple to a easier to reach position or can anyone think of a machine that has longer pipes ( 4+ inch would be ideal) . I guess they are a little small for agriculture dealers crimp machines
Are all brake nipples the same thread?
All help and ideas appreciated

For bleeding ? Just shuv a bit of pipe on and put it in the fluid .

 

[kill]

For bleeding ? Just shuv a bit of pipe on and put it in the fluid .

Yes for bleeding but the nipples aren’t very accessible to get at with a spanner or socket as access is tight due to fuel tank, hydraulic arms, spool valve pipes and normally a yard scrap to clamber over . Normally bleed her up 3 or 4 times a year but it’s not a pleasant job so just got me thinking.

 

[Hilly]

Yes for bleeding but the nipples aren’t very accessible as access is tight due to fuel tank, hydraulic arms, spool valve pipes and normally a yard scrap to clamber over . Normally bleed her up 3 or 4 times a year but it’s not a pleasant job so just got me thinking.

Ah like a permanent fixture , I see , a bit of copper brake pipe with a tap on end would do .

 

[Hilly]

A dealer will make you up a bit of brake pipe with ends you require I’d have thought .

 

[Gapples]

Is it possible to maybe buy a pre made flexible extension to get a brake nipple to a easier to reach position or can anyone think of a machine that has longer pipes ( 4+ inch would be ideal) . I guess they are a little small for agriculture dealers crimp machines
Are all brake nipples the same thread?
All help and ideas appreciated

Your best bet would motorbike style flexible braided brake pipe, you'd need to connect into where your existing bleed nipples are & make up a plate to put the new bleed nipples, look bulkhead bleed nipples.
Your best bet is probably going to be a good helpful motor factor perhaps.

 

[davidroberts30]

Just fix the seals if your bleeding it 4 times a year

 

[kill]

Just fix the seals if your bleeding it 4 times a year

It’s been done but hasn’t been that successful so this is option 2

 

[Bald n Grumpy]

David brown started doing this when they made the 90 series tractors. Means that the bleed nipple is on top of the reduction hub instead of underneath. You only need to get on your knees not your back to bleed brakes.
Buy some copper brake pipe on eBay and some fittings and give it a go probably need to buy a flaring tool as well but its not difficult to use