Apr 5, 2020 · Why don't they make brake fluid stop leak? They have hydraulic stop leak, use it in my backhoe/ground lubricator. Yeah I know, safety, if it leaks, fix it. My C2 Vette has 4 pot discs all around, 16 of the damn things.

Jun 25, 2016 · Help! Can't get my front brake hoses to stop weeping brake fluid at the crush washers. I have tried just about everything to stop the leak. They weep just sitting there, no pedal pressure on them. 2 sets of hoses, many new banjo bolts, many copper crush washers, and I even tried "Stato Seals". Tried kinda tight, tight and very tight.

Jun 26, 2010 · Yes, I sure did. I also made sure the bolts and surfaces were good and clean. I've tried the old copper washers, and a couple of different sets of new ones. I've also tried new bolts. I've tried tightening the shit out of them (a little at a time) up to the point of even twisting one in two. The leak is between the block and the wheel cylinder.

Feb 18, 2011 · Had a C6 Ford tranny that had sat for 15 years after being rebuilt. Put it in a car and it leaky like a sieve. Put in some stop leak shit from Pep Boys and it stopped after about 50 miles. Tranny shop buddy says the seals had got hard and this stuff softened it. Also said it won't stop leaks in worn seals or worse yet bad bushings

Jun 25, 2021 · But they are a fact of life when using pressure brake light switches or residual check valves, etc. I have an old roll of thin, 1/4" wide Teflon tape that I use, applying it back from the end a thread or so and one and a half turns. It's been a long time since I was able to assemble new fittings bare without a leak.

Apr 1, 2019 · I bet there's several dozen different fittings used brake systems that utilize NPT. I don't think you can get all of them into one vehicle, and it's entirely possible to build a brake system without any. None the less NPT brake fittings …

Feb 25, 2017 · I was taught a trick by an old timer at a brake and suspension shop I used to work at. The trick is to loosen and tighten the fitting a bunch. 20-50 times even. Gradually tightening as you go. It gets them to seat. I've even had to do it to the "factory" fittings on the sticks you buy at the auto parts store. They will stop leaking if you do this.

Jun 5, 2024 · Hey y’all. I need some feedback from those who have experience with Dot 5 brake fluid. Background is that I was using Dot 3 and found myself changing/rebuilding leaky wheel cylinders every 3-4 years. I got tired of that and decided to change the fluid to Dot 5. This is in a 1934 Ford with 39-48 drum brakes.

Dec 22, 2009 · Actually quiet the opposite - Brake fluid is hygroscopic, meaning it attracts and retains moisture. Making it necessary to bleed the brakes on a regular basis and to not store brake fluid for a length of time, once the original seal is broken. Water alone doesn't dissolve brake fluid. That's why you need a detergent when washing it off your hands.

Aug 28, 2006 · It's like a conical (sp) washer. Brand new parts leak sometime. Conical seals are used on AN aircraft fittings at times. Oh and here it is in bigger font. Works on brake, fuel, power steering,oil, trans, vacuum or any other closed system using a flared fitting. Any flare angle. Sorry for the quality of the pics in advance.