Front brake calipers leaking after brake fluid change

[SoloScott]

I just changed the fluid in the front and rear brake system and now the front calipers leak at the bleeder bolt when I squeeze the brake lever. I've tried turning the bleeder bolt to less than the specified torque (which is 6 lbft), at the right torque, and above the right torque. The leak is from the base of the bolts, not the bleeder holes. It's enough to cause a drip of fluid to run down the side of the caliper with one squeeze of the brakes.

Help anyone?

[Anonymous]

Take the bleeder bolt out and wrap one layer of teflon tape, and reinstall.

Teflong tape is cheap.

[SoloScott]

I probably have some teflon tape in my tool box. I'm just about to leave it alone and go to the gym for a while; I was getting frustrated. Is this pretty sure to solve my problem?? I will let you know how it goes.

Thanks!!

[SoloScott]

Thanks jp! I put teflon tape around the bleeder bolts and it seems to have cured my leaking problem. I will keep an eye on it though.

[Anonymous]

Yah! Should hold nice. Give it a little torque loving if you think it needs it.

[SoloScott]

Yeah, because of the added resistance of the teflon tape, I upped the torque to 7 lb ft. Thanks again.

[toobalicious]

is teflon tape brake fluid resistant? not many things are... just wondering for my own information-- never tried that...
FWIW, as much as i am loath to use RTV in an engine, it is completely impermeable to brake fluid once it is cured...
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