Re: [FWDLK] Brake Lines Leaking

[Dave Stragand <dave.stragand@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Is the connector you are using 'deep' enough to contact the bottom of
the fitting in the T?  If not, it will never seal.

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[mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ron Waters
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 8:05 PM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Brake Lines Leaking

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ray Jones" <hurst300@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Ron Waters" <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 7:50 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Brake Lines Leaking


> You've got a bad seal. OK, that sounds dumb, but if you have a new
> line, correctly flared, and a new nut to pull it into the Master
> cylinder, then the problem must be at the Master cylinder. Check that
> the inside area of the fitting is clean and not damaged. It should
have
> a cone like area for the flare to seal against when the nut tightens.
>
> Also, check that the new nut is threaded more than long enough to
reach
> the bottom of the connection. It maybe tightening without getting the
> flared tube tight against the cone inside the fitting. Tighten the
line
> down with the other end not installed and see if you can turn the line
> inside the nut.
>
> Ray
>
> On Sep 6, 2005, at 5:24 PM, Ron Waters wrote:
>
> > Grrrr ! The brake line that runs from the master cylinder to the
4-way
> > connector on the left frame rail is leaking at the connector. It
leaks
> > from
> > the top of the cad plated connection, where the brake line goes
thru.
> > Since
> > this was discovered, here's what I've done:
> >
> > *Bought a new, quality double flare tool (KD2199) to replace my old
> > one.
> >
> > *Created two identical lines as the one that was leaking. Double
> > flared the
> > ends. Swapped out the initial line for one then the other. Followed
> > instructions on how to double flare brake line to the letter. I have
a
> > fair
> > amount of experience doing this as well.
> >
> > *Swapped out the connector with another identical one.
> >
> > None of the above has solved the problem.
> >
> > Any thoughts ?
> >
> > Ron
> >
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