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AndyD:
Finally getting back to doing some work on the bikes after a seemingly endless series of diversions.
On the recently fitted (new pattern) brake caliper I've got a slow weep from both the bleed nipple and the screw connector into the caliper for the brake line.
Don't want to tighten any further so guess I'll drain, remove and refit so I wondered if there is something people recommend for these threads to help seal the joints?
Cheers,
Andy

Charlie J:
PTFE tape cured a weeping bleed nipple for me.

mike the bike:
+1 on the PTFE tape.   Use it on the bleed nipple as well.  It prevents it seizing

ka-ja:
PTFE tape can degrade with some types of oils, better of with loctite 542 hydraulic seal, (google it) it is proof against most things except extreme heat, it was 1st choice on industrial hyd. systems

Charlie J:
Many brake hose manufacturers e.g Hel, Goodrich use PTFE inner liners for their hoses. So personally, I wouldn’t be too concerned about degradation.

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