@&#! brake bleeder nipples!

[ferret100@juno.com]

While replacing my brakes I went to bleed them.  On of the front
calipers, the brake bleeder nipple snapped off.  I tried using a screw
extracter to get it out, but the mipple is too soft and I just kept
spinning the extracter.  My question is can the nipple be drilled and
tapped?  I'm wondering because the bottom of the nipple has that sharp
cone which I figure is for sealing the bleeder when closed.  I don't
think I"ll be able to properly drill that out in the caliper?  Am I
wrong, or should I go ahead and buy a new caliper?  I'll be doing this
tomorrow.

Thanks for any help,
B.

'82 Scirocco (aka "Fritz")
'85 Jetta

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