Dick;
Is that the yellow Teflon tape you're referring to? Or the standard white tape?
Dave
---- Sally or Dick Taylor <tr6taylor@webtv.net> wrote:
> Dave---I found it necessary to seal the pipes to the rear wheel cylinders
>after replacing both the cylinders and hard lines to them. Fluid leaks under
>the high hydraulic pressure made them weep. Even later, bench testing them
>with only air showed soapy bubbles coming out. The teflon tape stopped all
>this nonsense. Apparantly the aftermarket threads aren't as clean and tight as
>the originals.
> I had no problem when reconnecting the PDWA switch.
>
> Dick
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Friedlander
> Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 5:30 PM
> To: 6pack@autox.team.net
> Subject: [6pack] Brake pipe sealant?
>
> Hello list;
>
> I'm replacing the brake pipes leading into the PDWA and was wondering if
> thread sealant of any kind is typically used? I'll be using DOT 5 fluid
> in the
> reservoir as I am flushing out the DOT3. No more paint damage, woohoo!
>
> Thanks!!
>
> Dave Friedlander
> 74-Six
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