Brake line attachment leak

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DonWarkentin

Discussion Starter · Dec 23, 2008

After installing a new rear brake caliper on my 2001 drw f350, there is a brake fluid leak where the brake line is attached to the caliper. Was I supposed to use some kind of sealant in there to seal it? Or is the surface of the new caliper defective where the brake line is attached? Or is there a piece of dirt or sand in there? Any ideas? I don't think that there is a little gasket or seal that goes in there.

Thanks.

2001 F350 XLT 4X4 crew cab, dual rear wheels, long bed, black, 7.3l turbo diesel, automatic transmission, 4.10, shift on the fly, running boards, sliding rear window, 38 gal fuel tank, Odyssey extreme 65-PC1750T batteries, Michelin LTX-MS2 rear tires, Sumitomo Encounter front tires, Shell Rotella Ultra elc, 11,500 gvwr, 20,000 gcwr, 7500 gvw, completely stock, 114,000 miles when purchased, now has 250,000 miles, repairs so far: two starters, batteries, cps, brakes, tires, alternator, ball joints, locking hub, wheel hub, AC compressor, serpentine belt, power steering pump, driver's side window, ignition switch, o-ring, Spectra premium radiator, water pump, fan clutch, fan blades, thermostat, thermostat housing, tensioner. Stolen twice so far, but recovered both times with major damage.

2005 Nomad Rampage toyhauler made by Skyline. 11,500lb gvwr.

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DonWarkentin

Discussion Starter · #4 · Dec 30, 2008

Thanks, jerzydiver and FMTRVT!

There were no copper washers there when I disassembled it; so I didn't know about those copper washers. Apparently, whoever did the last caliper change left them off. I found two copper washers in the bag of hardware that came with the brake calipers; so I reinstalled the banjo connection with the copper washers.

I decided that I had better check the other side, and it only had one copper washer between the banjo and the caliper, but none on the other side. So now I am on the way to the parts store to get another set of copper washers.

Don

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DonWarkentin

Discussion Starter · #5 · Dec 31, 2008

New compression copper washers are installed, brakes are bled, and the wheels are ready to be reinstalled. Thanks again for your help on a successful project.

Don

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