sertman
Sep 7 2003, 05:56 AM
Has anyone had a a problem with the front caliper bleeder screws leaking after bleeding the brakes. i can't stop the two of the bleeder from leakin. They don't leak much, just enough to get wet and make the caliper wet over night. i have ordered new bleed screws and hope this cures it. otherwise i guess its goin to be new caliper assy.
mickcbr1100
Sep 7 2003, 04:15 PM
They're famous for it, at least over here they are, apparently the caliper thread is not too good, a bit sloppy. Sometimes its just a bit of fluid that seeps up the hole on the nipple and eventually dries out other times it means new nipples to seal it properly but that isnt guaranteed.
ironmike
Sep 7 2003, 08:29 PM
.. if you've not stripped any threads... Wrap some teflon tape (the plumber's friend) around the bleeder's threads. Remember, the bleeder is steel threaded into an aluminum caliper, so don't over-torque. It prevents galling and it will help to seal.
sertman
Sep 10 2003, 02:27 AM
Thanks, i am still waiting for the new ones to arrive.
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