Help Needed w/ Leaking Brake Line Fittings from SS Line Install

Originally Posted by Mike I think the problem is dissimilar metals and corrosion. I had to use a small torch to heat one of my front calipers up to loosen

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Help Needed w/ Leaking Brake Line Fittings from SS Line Install

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12-05-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

I think the problem is dissimilar metals and corrosion. I had to use a small torch to heat one of my front calipers up to loosen the bleed screw the other day when flushing the fluid. I was so scared it was going to strip.

Thanks for the tip. I totally forgot in order to replace the Brake line Tube, I now have to touch the Caliper fitting (another potential screw up). Hopefully with the new line it'll go in smoothly.

I should have totally taken this opportunity to Powdercoat my calipers, grrr.

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