Copper Washer between Slave and Bleeder?
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Copper Washer between Slave and Bleeder? I tried contacting Tick yesterday but never heard back.
I bought their GM Slave and speed bleeder kit, installed the copper (crush) washer, and it's seeping brake fluid, and it's tight.
So, it looks like I have to go try and find a thread sealant today (more $). But the copper washer should be junk at this point I would think. Not sure if I should risk reusing it?
Suggestions?
Upside down, just to let it bleed.
I bought their GM Slave and speed bleeder kit, installed the copper (crush) washer, and it's seeping brake fluid, and it's tight.
So, it looks like I have to go try and find a thread sealant today (more $). But the copper washer should be junk at this point I would think. Not sure if I should risk reusing it?
Suggestions?
Upside down, just to let it bleed.
Tight is a relative term...
What is it torqued to and what is the torque-spec for it?
Copper crush-washers don't leak if they are torqued properly. That is thier purpose, they deform and conform to the surfaces to NOT allow for a leak. But the caveat is they need to be torqued down properly to cause them to deform and seal.
Thus, DO NOT USE SEALENT!!! IT WILL LEAK!!!
No question about it, sealent will not hold the pressure behind a hydraulic system. Sealent is not used in hydraulic systems, as all connections are sealed by conforming surfaces (such as AN fittings, copper crush washers, double-flare fittings, etc).
What is it torqued to and what is the torque-spec for it?
Copper crush-washers don't leak if they are torqued properly. That is thier purpose, they deform and conform to the surfaces to NOT allow for a leak. But the caveat is they need to be torqued down properly to cause them to deform and seal.
Thus, DO NOT USE SEALENT!!! IT WILL LEAK!!!
No question about it, sealent will not hold the pressure behind a hydraulic system. Sealent is not used in hydraulic systems, as all connections are sealed by conforming surfaces (such as AN fittings, copper crush washers, double-flare fittings, etc).
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Sorry, didn't see the sealant comment....reading on my phone. So what size crush washer?
There is a hydraulic store in town but I think they only use english sizes
There is a hydraulic store in town but I think they only use english sizes
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Thanks Joey!
Being a tad frustrated, I put the wrench back on it and said what the hell, and squeaked out maybe a 1/32 of a turn or so.
Flushed fluid back through it.
It's dry
Of course, now I'm gun shy and will be paranoid that it'll leak when I try to bleed it with everything back together.
Being a tad frustrated, I put the wrench back on it and said what the hell, and squeaked out maybe a 1/32 of a turn or so.
Flushed fluid back through it.
It's dry
Of course, now I'm gun shy and will be paranoid that it'll leak when I try to bleed it with everything back together.
