i have a rounded off bleed nipple on the front right side of my bf mk11 ,does anyone know the size of the nipple so i can buy a new one before i attempt to remove the buggered one?
i know the spanner size is 10 mm, but the thread size and length i don't know.
any help will be appreciated.


cheers

any decent auto parts store should be able to get this for you

Get some speed bleeders from the US. You'll want the SB1010S for a Falcon (the Commodore uses the longer SB1010).

With these, you'll be able to flush and bleed brakes on your own. They have a valve inside them, so you loosen them, pump the pedal and then go tighten them up. I've been using them for a few years on taxis and haven't had a problem with them yet. They make my life a hell of a lot easier.

http://www.speedbleeder.com/size.htm

With loosening brake nipples, I start with a 10mm six-sided socket if they are on tight and haven't been loosened for ages - the six-sided socket won't rotate and round off the nipple. The speed bleeders use an 11mm spanner or socket.

I use anti-sieze compound on the threads of the bleeder nipples so they don't get rusted in place.
That also helps seal the threads a bit when using a vacuum bleeder.