I recently salvaged a bleed nipple from a spare back axle and found it was automatic: the cone is spring loaded, so when the nipple is undone it acts as a one-way valve. When the nipple is done up it clamps the cone shut as usual.
It's dead good, and I'd like more - anyone know if they are still available, and where?
Ian
The message from Ian contains these words:
I don't see the need. Mostly when I bleed brakes these days I just open the nipple and let it dribble down the tube into a jar. That seems to get rid of all the air perfectly well.
Now, if you insist....
Here are the links to the bleed valves:
The message from "Lin Chung" contains these words:
He's got a real obsession with clinging bubbles, hasn't he?
Anyone reckon there's any basis for his worries? I can't say I've ever had trouble with clingons.
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