If a brake nipple was leaking...
Looks as if fluid is leaking from around the thread, and when i say leaking, i mean ever so slightly, the rubber nipple cover seems to just be very slightly wet, i cleaned if off and it has come back.
I read that a guy had the same problems and it was just excess fluid on the thread that worked it's way up and then it stopped after a while.
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I read that a guy had the same problems and it was just excess fluid on the thread that worked it's way up and then it stopped after a while.
Thanks
Last edited by Saalro; Oct 5, 2017 at 09:28 PM.
Brand new K-Sports dude, should be clean lol, i didn't even remove the nipple when i got the brakes, just loosened then and yeah!
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Last edited by Saalro; Oct 5, 2017 at 09:28 PM.
LOL soz mate didn't realize,id be having alook at them if it was me as it shouldn't be showing fluid after being bled and cleaned of excess/spilt fluid.
Might be a pulled thread or duff bleed nipple.
Might be a pulled thread or duff bleed nipple.
Hmmmm, it's slightly odd because all 4 do it, and i haven't ruined all the threads and tapers lol. I really think it's just excess fluid making it's way to the top somehow.
If it persists i think i'll loosen them and have a look. I didn't use a torque rench to tighten them first time around but i know i didn't force them to a point where they would damage, i mean i tightened them, but you know when you are forcing something!
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If it persists i think i'll loosen them and have a look. I didn't use a torque rench to tighten them first time around but i know i didn't force them to a point where they would damage, i mean i tightened them, but you know when you are forcing something!
Thanks
Last edited by Saalro; Oct 5, 2017 at 09:28 PM.
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I've noticed this occasionally a while after bleeding various brakes. One thought is that the fluid is hydroscopic (absorbs water) so any fluid hanging around the threads and centre of the nipple will collect water and increase in volume and give the effect you have.
Proper test for leaks as follows:
Run engine so you have servo, stand on brake pedal hard for a minute or two.
Pedal should not move down and then after check round for leaks.
Proper test for leaks as follows:
Run engine so you have servo, stand on brake pedal hard for a minute or two.
Pedal should not move down and then after check round for leaks.
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