Re: [FWDLK] Brake Lines Leaking

[Paul Holmgren <paulholm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ron Waters wrote:

> Ray -
>
> The connection at the master cylinder is fine. The problem is where the line
> joins the 4-way connector on the frame rail.
>
> Here's some additional info:
>
> These are standard steel lines. The four-way connector was swapped with
> another one to verify that it's not the problem. The double flare made with
> the new tool is perfect. The connection is tight and not leaking by the
> threads. It's leaking thru the top.
>
> Ron
>  
IF you are leaking at the top of the nut between the nut and line then 
you are NOT sealing the
flared tube to the block.  ( been there done that )
either the nut is wrong ( not fully enguaging the seat ), or the tube 
has a problem,
or the flare is warped!!

--
Paul Holmgren
2 57 300-C's in Indy
Hoosier Corps L#6

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