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Topic: Brake Flex Hose Threads

in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling


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Brake Flex Hose Threads

Posted: 8/13/04 3:00pm Message 1 of 7
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apasbigal
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Vette(s): 1972 T-Top 350 auto, matching numbers,Blue, ac
Installing new front brake flex hoses - should threads be wraped in teflon tape or bare
Thanks
Al |headscratch|



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Posted: 8/13/04 4:39pm Message 2 of 7
daveb12
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I don't use teflon tape or sealer on brake lines. If the threads in the brass blocks are in good shape, you shouldn't need to. If the blocks have boogered threads, replace them.


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Posted: 8/13/04 5:44pm Message 3 of 7
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I agree with Dave. Use a good line wrench to tighten your fittings down. A regular open end may round off the hex shape of the fitting.
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Brake Flex Hose Threads

Posted: 8/14/04 8:30am Message 4 of 7
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Agreed. Dont' use sealer on the threads. Keep in mind the threads going to the line don't seal anything. They just keep the lines pushed against the flare on the line. The threads into the caliper are tapered, and create a very good seal due to the taper. I do recommend coating the outside of the fittings with a thin layer of brake lube to prevent them from seizing later. Do that to the bleeders as well. Don't coat the lines themselves.

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Posted: 8/14/04 12:15pm Message 5 of 7
Hinz-73
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What's brake lube?


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Posted: 8/14/04 12:48pm Message 6 of 7
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it is just a high temp chemically stable lube..

ive used this before...

and the one made by 3m

http://www.wellworthproducts.com/tech/6007t.pdf


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Posted: 8/14/04 5:34pm Message 7 of 7
Hinz-73
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Thanks Ben.


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