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^^^ the key to faster laps......leaky nipples

LVDell

SRF and I don't use the brakes much

Maybe at the next fluid bleed I'll remove the bleeders and thoroughly inspect for debris.

Gofishracing

Speed Bleeder offers a tread sealer or just replace bleeders.

LVDell

What do you mean "tread sealer"? The bleeders are brand new (just a few months).

RJFabCab

Your calipers are crying from being punished so hard at the last outing.

My nips don't bleed, and it looks like you had a fair amount of drippage. Was it only that particular caliper?

I'd replace that bleed screw. Cheap insurance.

Gofishracing

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From Speed Bleeder web site. I forgot to look if they list the proper Speed Bleeder for the 04 GT3. I know the correct bleeder #. They are awesome.

Sealant
Categories: Easy Installation | Features | Information / Repair | Stainless Steel

Used to replace the thread sealant that will eventually wear off if you bleeded your brakes frequently. It is mainly used by racers who bleed their brakes after every race. It comes in a 1/2 ounce bottle with an applicator brush built in to the cap.
Price: $10.00

LVDell

Both sides. Maybe it's just too much pressure for the stock system to handle?

Thanks, I'll look into it.

iLLM3

Same with my 'girl'

RJFabCab

Relative to the situation, I agree... I bet that your bleed screws are stripped from tightening. It would be unlikely that you cross threaded more than one nip.

Personally, I'd skip the sealant and start with a fresh set of new nips after taking a good look at the caliper end. I seriously doubt that the caliper is damaged. I bet that the nips are not as strong as the calipers in case one snaps off, gets cross threaded, or over tightened.

None of my calipers have ever leaked like that and your pics look like they are leaking. It would be interesting to see if there's any corrosion in there if you replace the nips.

Alternatively, you could just rip out the rear seats/interior, cage it, and use even less brake.

LVDell

Randy, they are brand spankin new though. They have been bled about 2-3x max.

And I thought the way the bleeder worked was as you tighten it down is presses a ball down into the line to seal it off? Wouldn't that mean it is getting back the ball valve???

RJFabCab

Corrosion and cross threading are unlikely. The screws could be too loose not allowing the taper seat to seal well enough to withstand the track braking forces. However, torque spec is barely hand tight.

I agree with Leigh2. I think the OEM bleeders are taper seat without ball valves (like speed bleeders). If you over tighten them, you could damage the taper seat interface or strip the threads enough to not allow the taper seat to seal well enough.

Either way, yours are leaking. Fluid is getting past the taper seat and probably leaking out around the threads. You already tightened them. Hopefully they don't leak anymore after some really hard braking. If they're still leaking, then I'd replace them.

Thread sealant IMHO would only be a band aid...

LVDell

I guess a new set of nipples is on order then......