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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 11:38 PM
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I have now tried 5 new Calipers on my Ram.
First three were from O'rielly Auto, house brand, the two new ones I installed today are from Napa Auto, Raybestos.
The issue is fluid leaking from around the threads on the bleed nipples.
Does not matter how tight I get them, they still seep fluid.
I have tightened them to point of if I turn them anymore they will strip.
What is going on, I have never seen this before and I have done a lot of brake jobs. HELP !
 
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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Over tightening may have caused the threads to spread, causing a leak.

You could always try some teflon tape or thread sealant.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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Just installed new Bleeder valves.
Still leak
 
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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Try some thread sealant....
Is there a way to check for brake pressure? Although I don't think you can have to much brake pressure.
 
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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Use thread sealant.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 03:55 PM
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Maybe they leak because the ABS has been bypassed.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by zman17
Maybe they leak because the ABS has been bypassed.
Nah, they leaked before.
I was thinking my tire pressure might be low
 
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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Yea maybe the blinker fluid is low or the muffler bearing's are shot. . Never heard of an issue like this where the bleeder's leak. Good luck, hope you get it figured out.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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Don't re-use any copper crush washers, put new ones in & tighten 1 time only, if you remove the line that washer is useless.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by peshewa
Don't re-use any copper crush washers, put new ones in & tighten 1 time only, if you remove the line that washer is useless.


That goes without saying, But I think we are talking about the bleeder's. Never heard or had this prob before.
 
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