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Offline Glennster

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Master cylinder leak
« on: December 31, 2009 - 07:25:52 AM »
 I've got a new master cylinder and new lines going into it.....but the one in the rear leaks. I've tightened it to the point that I know I should not go any tighter. Is it a good idea to use teflon tape on the threads? Is there something else I should use on those threads?
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Re: Master cylinder leak
« Reply #1 on: December 31, 2009 - 08:13:53 AM »
I am quite sure that you should never use any type of sealant from what I've read. Sounds like either the tube is bent a little not giving a full seat, or the dbl flare has a small crack in the bend :clueless:

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Re: Master cylinder leak
« Reply #2 on: December 31, 2009 - 08:17:06 AM »
 :iagree: with Alan, i would be looking hard at the flare to see if it has been made correctly, if not it is a simple case of cutting off the flare and flaring a new end,  that is of course if you have a double flaring tool or access to one. :2thumbs:
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Re: Master cylinder leak
« Reply #3 on: December 31, 2009 - 11:31:48 AM »
as said above the threads have Nothing to do with sealing the line so the tubing must be damaged , you may need to replace or just re-flare the end of the line

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