I tightened the brake line and the bleeder fitting. Maybe the were a bit lose from when they were replaced and fluid has been seeping. I pumped the brakes and didn’t see anything but will take it for a short drive and check again
Fluid leak help.
Discussion in 'International Forum' started by Thetrashnoob, Oct 25, 2020.
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So the trucks sat since Sunday, and it appears it’s leaking again. Not as bad as before. Appears to be coming from the brake line coming into the caliper. I tightened it up, it’s pretty tight, I don’t want to crank on it but how tight should it be? I think that’s what’s causing my leak
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Sounds like the copper washer(s) that seal the bolt and hose end to the caliper is either damaged,crushed, or missing.
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It looks like they're both tapered pipe thread. There's a possibility that someone cross threaded the bleeder and the brake line. I'd consider backing them out to inspect the threads and seal them with some teflon or something. You probably want some kind of thread sealer on them.
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Looking back at your pic it looks like a flared style. I’d take it back off and check to make sure the fitting is the right angle flare and is not damaged. I’ve bought replacement power steering hoses recently for a car that had horrible flared ends new and I could not get them to stop leaking.LameMule Thanks this. -
Is it leaking from the threaded fitting into the caliper? Or is it coming from where the hose is crimped on?
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