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Brake Flex Hose Threads

Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling

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Brake Flex Hose Threads

Posted: 8/13/04 3:00pmMessage 1 of 7
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apasbigal
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goldens bridge, NY - USA
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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 4:39pmMessage 2 of 7
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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 5:44pmMessage 3 of 7
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.
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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Posted: 8/14/04 8:30amMessage 4 of 7
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
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.

|UPDATED|8/14/2004 8:30:48 AM (AZT)|/UPDATED|
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Posted: 8/14/04 12:15pmMessage 5 of 7
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Vette(s): 1973 L-48 Coupe. Classic white with black leather interior.

What's brake lube?
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Posted: 8/14/04 12:48pmMessage 6 of 7
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
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 5:34pmMessage 7 of 7
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Thanks Ben.
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