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Originally posted by jpod999 View PostThat's the same conclusion I came to.
It takes 4 hours to fixture and 72 hours to cure. I gave it over 12 hours before I put any pressure.
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Originally posted by e30davie View PostI still retain that no brake line should ever need sealant. Should be a purely mechanical connection. Metal on metal.
I've no doubt it will fix leaks, but there should be no leaks. If you have leaks, you have the wrong or damaged fittings.
Although the more i read the more it seems everyone puts that thread sealant on NPT fittings on wilwood brakes. Seems counter intuitive.
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Originally posted by dougie30 View PostSo do I put the sealant on and let it sit or put the sealant on thread it in the master cylinder then let it sit?
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For anyone using the Wilwood pedal box, bench bleed the master cylinders first! I spent a lot of time trying to get all the air out from the system the first time around because I didn't do that.Alpine White 1989 E30 Coupe - LS1/T56
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Originally posted by Q8y_drifter View PostI always thought the same and ran it the first time without any sealant. It sealed and worked fine, but there would always be a drop of two after a few days. Redid the lines and no more leaks. The below is an interesting read
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I put sealant on the fittings, torqued them into the master cylinders and waited a few days before I ran any fluid through the system. (use only a small amount and avoid the very first couple of threads, the seal is created mechanically by the taper design, the sealant is for sealing voids in the threads).
For anyone using the Wilwood pedal box, bench bleed the master cylinders first! I spent a lot of time trying to get all the air out from the system the first time around because I didn't do that.
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Originally posted by Q8y_drifter View PostFor anyone using the Wilwood pedal box, bench bleed the master cylinders first!We're in deep now boys
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Bench bleed them in the car.
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Just hold your finger over the end of the brake line inside the engine bay.
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Originally posted by jpod999 View PostBench bleed them in the car.
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Just hold your finger over the end of the brake line inside the engine bay.
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teflon tape or similar brush on thread sealant is required for NPT fittings. Without thread sealant you will have leaks. A high quality teflon tape should be fine, I've switched to a brush on sealer on all my machine parts (not car related) and leaks are gone as well the sealant doesn't deteriorate like tape can over time. Just make sure if you use the brush on type to wipe it into the threads and clean off the excess to prevent any of it from getting into your brake system.
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Originally posted by jpod999 View PostKeep going, make sure all your brake nuts are tight- there's a lot to tighten! Update on my situation: I just successfully got my brakes bled!
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Originally posted by dougie30 View PostUpdate: the permatex sealant worked, now it's leaking from 35 other spots...We're in deep now boys
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1988 340iL - Track car
My M60 V8 swap thread here
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