Re: [FWDLK] Stainless Steel Brake Lines

[Dave Casey <dcasey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

NEVER, EVER use teflon tape or any other sealer on flare fittings. Clean 
that junk out of there and your problem is likely to dissappear. The threads 
are not what does the sealing, so there is no need for anything to be on 
them.

Dave Casey

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 12:20 PM
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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