blocked bleed nipple

[Schakal]

one of them bleed nipples on the rear (drum brakes) seem to be blocked
and obviously got to get it out for inspection and cleaning .

am i right thinking there wont be much fluid loss if i wrap
some cling film around the lid of the reservoir ?

[Brigsy]

As soon as the bleed nipple is loose the fluid will start dribbling out, clamp the flexi hose to minimise it.

[BriC]

Muahahahahaha.. You said nipple!

[RichR]

Agreed - clamp the flexi hose. I've got a nice plastic brake hose clamp (looks like a pair of pliers with a locking bar between the handles) that won't damage the hose. Once you clamp the hose, you can remove the pipe from piston and only lose a few ccs of fluid.

[Schakal]

thanks for the replies
i have not got special clamping tool ,but i guess a pair of locking
pliers will do the job if i wrap something around the hose to take the
abuse from the teeth of the pliers ,yeah ?

[Billy-G]

thanks for the replies
i have not got special clamping tool ,but i guess a pair of locking
pliers will do the job if i wrap something around the hose to take the
abuse from the teeth of the pliers ,yeah ?

What I use.