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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 03:58 PM
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Car: 84 Firebird Trans Am
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i've been told that i should and i've been told i should NOT use anything on the brake fitings. i thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to use teflon tape when i put my line lock in but someone told me it wouldn't matter since it would melt or somethin...do u guys use or do anything??
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 12:18 AM
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Nope, use nothing. Just make sure they're tight.

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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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brake fluid will eat away any rubber that's not recommended for brake fluid . like ebmiller said use nothing
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 12:17 PM
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Dont use anything! No teflon tape, no lock tite, no sealers what-so-ever. Like stated about. Just make sure there tight!
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Old Jun 11, 2006 | 12:15 AM
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thanks guys... info takin in
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