Re: [FWDLK] Stainless Steel Brake Lines

[John McCann <jmccann@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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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