Does anyone know where I can find the right rear nipple bleeder for a datsun 240z, without having to buy the whole cylinder. One of the previous owners broke mine off. I am betting thats where all the air is in my lines, and the reason for me having to pump my brakes.

Let me know

Frankenstein Z

You should be able to buy just the bleeder nipples by themselves at any auto parts store. Short of that, Pegasus racing sells them.

But you had better make sure that you can get the old broken one out of the wheel cylinder first. The last time I tried this, I ended up ruining the cylinder and had to buy a new one.

If this happens and you have to buy a new one, make sure you get the correct one for you car. The rear wheel brake cylinders changed around '72 and the hard brake line enters into the cylinder from a different angle. There was a discussion on the email list a few days ago about the early cylinders being NLA. Just food for thought....

I've been thinking about trying these myself.

http://www.classiczcars.com/modules.php?s=&name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=10

Stock ones you should be able to get from most any good parts store, but you might have to take one of the old ones with you so they can match up the length.

Or try MSA or Courtesy Nissan....

HIGHLY RECCOMEMDED!!!

Just be careful not to over tighten them. They are made of brass and you can snap them off. You do NOT need to tighten them like a maniac.

They make life EZ!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the info. I will check into the speed bleeders.

Thanks

Frankenstein Z

Just recently got a set of speed bleeders from Russell.. They were 16 Canadian$ for 2 of them, cost was the same for front and rear, but a different part number.

I like speed bleeders, but some people find that they leak and need bleeding more often.

The rubber over your brake bleeder prevents air in the lines in no way at all, there is much too high pressure for it to do a job like that. It is there to keep dirt and crap out of there, otherwise bleeding could be impossible as some dirt/sediment/water/fluids in there can become like a 'cement.'

Buy some fresh bleeders or speed bleeders if you will. I also like steel lines on the car, but some people may prefer soft brakes For the 240Z they are dirt cheap, about $59 I believe.