Sorry Ron
It sounded like the same problem to me, leakage around the back of the
nut. Using Teflon tape on the threads will cause problems with the seal if
it gets into the mating surface of the brake line and it's seat in the
fitting or wheel cylinder or master cylinder, since the threads are not
where the seal is made, the tape is not needed although a small amount of
thread lube on the nut threads and possibly on the brake line above the
flare where the nut rotates on the line could possibly help the nut apply
pressure to the tubing and thus hold the tubing firmly against the seat
where the seal is needed to stop any leakage. I think that you have slowed
the leakage enough to be able to pump up the brakes and then when you let
the system rest awhile the brake fluid drains around the small leak and you
have to fill that void again when you step on the brakes the next time. A
bad master cylinder will also have the effect of having to pump up the
brakes every time you use them although a bad master cylinder will leak down
with the brakes applied lightly as the fluid will bypass the cup in the
master cylinder.
PS I didn't realize the last thread was yours too until this e-mail came in
and I went back and checked.
John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 2:47 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Stainless Steel Brake Lines
The issues in the previous thread were worked out. I was not getting any
pedal at the time. Now I can pump it up. Also, I'm asking about peoples'
experiences with stainless lines.
Ron
----- Original Message -----
From: "John McCann" <jmccann@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>; <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 4:56 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Stainless Steel Brake Lines
This was discussed recently, follow this thread to follow the last
discussion http://www.forwardlook.net/mail-archive/msg28341.html Good
luck
John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 10:20 AM
Subject: [FWDLK] Stainless Steel Brake Lines
> Hi Gang -
>
> I purchased pre-formed stainless steel brake lines for my 58 Ply
> several
> years ago. So now they're installed, but I seem to have a small amount
of
> leakage from the back of the nut, even though I've tightened the nuts
> as
> much as possible. Has anyone else encountered this problem ?
Additionally,
> I
> wrapped the threads in teflon tape in case that was the problem.
>
> I'm also having problems with getting a solid pedal. First time I step
on
> the pedal, it goes most of the way to the floor. Second time
immediately
> afterwards, pedal is somewhat hard. Third time, it is hard. If I don't
> step
> on the pedal for a few seconds, we repeat the scenario. Brakes have
> been
> bled many times already, with smooth stream coming out each time.
>
> Any thoughts ? Should I replace the stainless lines with regular steel
> lines
> ? Drums have been pulled and wheel cyl's examined, looking for leakage
> inside. There is none.
>
> Any thoughts ?
>
> Ron
>
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