bleed screw

[2fiddyEXC2T]

accidentally snapped my bleed screw just above the top of the fork so they still hold air.

How do i fix it do i have to buy new fork caps or what PLEASE HELP ME. :yikes:

 

[whenfoxforks-ruled]

I would remove the cap, then extract the old bleeder, carefully for sure! Did you learn your lesson about torque on them iddy biddy screws? Go ahead and get the new bleeder screw, get a tap for the thread size. The tap should have the proper drill size for the tap.

 

[2fiddyEXC2T]

thanks so does this mean i have to get a new cap as well because when i tap out the old screw and re-drill the hole the new screw wont fit because the diameter is different sorry if i am asking a stupid question, i'm only 15 and am having a bit of trouble getting my head around it.

 

[Pete Payne]

No you do not need a new cap at this point . Remove the cap . Then carefully center drill the screw and use a bolt/screw extractor to back it out . Then put in the new bleed screw .

 

[whenfoxforks-ruled]

Hey Pete, your avatar has issues! It needs a major overhaul, STAT!

 

[Pete Payne]

Yeah I should do something abou that -----