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Old 03-09-2006, 04:48 PM
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I just rebuilt my calipers and was wondering if I should use teflon tape on the bleeder screws? Any ideas?

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No. They seal on the taper on the bottom of the bleeder and not on the threads. So no tape is required.

Also, make sure you use new copper washers when you reassemble it, the old ones will leak 99% (or more) of the time.
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no tape

they look good. how long did it take you to do those? want to do mine next
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Thanks guys! I didn't see anything on the threads but I wanted to make sure.
I'm not sure how much time I have in the polishing. Maybe 5 to 6 hrs each.
I did buy some new washers, so I should be all set. Thanks for the info!
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man, those things look so good! Are you going to hit them with a clearcoat so they stay nice?
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Those look very nice!
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man, those things look so good! Are you going to hit them with a clearcoat so they stay nice?
I dont think I will clear coat them. Probably just throw a good coat of wax on them, my car is a garage queen. Thanks for the compliments!
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