Topic: No Bleed Nipple (that'll catch a few Googlers)

[Mark M]

an interesting nugget is that if you are fitting a second disc/caliper on the right then by using an F hanger (which is a little thicker) with K calipers, you then dont need to fit spacers between the hanger and the fork leg. But the top of the hanger is a different profile to the top edge of the K caliper so looks a little odd if spot it.   

[Jim Shea]

Mark,
If you can find an F1 caliper that would be great... I measured the F1 disk, it is approx 11 3/4 inch diameter..
I will send you an email for address details etc.
Cheers,
Jim.

[Mark M]

Jim,
No problem, I know I have at least 2, possably more, it's realy a question of are they any better than yours. As I haven't had a use for them I haven't looked too close yet.       

[Jim Shea]

Mark,
Hopefully, they have a bleed nipple, that would be a start!! and make them potentially better than mine? I must say that the brakes work fine at present, but I wanted to change the pads and having a spare caliper is always a good idea.
Cheers,
Jim.

[Quail "Owner of the comfortable k8"]

I just bought a front caliper that at bleed hole and the presure  line hole are the same size.  I bought it because the caliper has a perfect bore and piston and it was powdercoated a nice black semi-gloss.  The piston is smaller than the K8 and the one pad has a post that goes through the part that is closest to the wheel and a cotter pin goes through that pin. I thougt it would be easy to set up a dual system on my K8 with this style.  What Model and year do you think the caliper goes to?

[Jim Shea]

Sorry, Birdman, not sure what you are asking?
Jim.