I assumed the suggestion to use teflon tape on the fittings was to allow
easier disassembly in the future. Personally, I use a tiny amount of
anti-sieze compound on the fittings.
Alan Schultz
Mr. Finespanner wrote:
>Teflon tape should not be used on brake line fittings. Teflon is used
>for tapered threads on plumbing pipes, to aid sealing and ease of dis-
>assembly. Car hydraulic lines seal on the flare, not the threads, so
>Teflon is not necessary.
>
>Doug Reid, 18G Motorworks
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>>Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 09:09:50 -0400
>>From: "Alex" <alexmm@adelphia.net>
>>Subject: BT7 brake pipes
>>
>>
>>Also, in a book I have entitled "How To Restore British Sports Cars," by
>>Jay
>>Lamm, he suggests using Teflon tape on the flare nut threads! I've never
>>heard of that. I use Teflon tape on home plumbing joints, but never gave it
>>a thought for high-pressure hydraulic lines.
>>
>>A
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