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Old 06-22-2012, 10:29 AM
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Brake bleeding question and fluid leaking from rebuilt caliper inlet

Good afternoon, I installed a rebuilt caliper on my '66 at the left front. I have two questions that I am sure someone here can answer:

1) When I had the old caliper off, all of the fluid drained out. Will a standard brake bleed at all four wheels work now that my master cylinder has emptied? I don't want to remove the master to bench bleed if I don't have to.

2) On the brake line fitting with the two copper washers, I have a leak at the inlet with the new rebuilt caliper where I did not have one before. The new threads appear to be tight but I am afraid of stripping the threads from over tightening. Right now I have teflon on there to stop the leak but this is hardly a permanent solution. I have sent an inquiry to Raybestos to see what they recommend as well. Also, I used the two new copper washers and not the old ones.

Thank you and have a great summer.
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