9 bolt driver side brake line question

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Jul 6, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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On the small distribution block that the hard line goes into with the sctew that goes with it. Does both sides if it get a brass washer? I can't seem to get it to stop leaking.
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Jul 6, 2013 | 12:38 PM
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Re: 9 bolt driver side brake line question
Seems to be leaking between the caliper and block...any help?
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Jul 6, 2013 | 05:45 PM
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Re: 9 bolt driver side brake line question
Quote: Seems to be leaking between the caliper and block...any help?
Yep, put one on both sides, check for torque specs too.
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Jul 6, 2013 | 05:47 PM
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Re: 9 bolt driver side brake line question
Any idea what the torque spec a are...I cranked it on super tight...I don't want to snap it off
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Jul 10, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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Re: 9 bolt driver side brake line question
Quote: Any idea what the torque spec a are...I cranked it on super tight...I don't want to snap it off
Super tight is not at all what you want. Spec is usually 17-22 ft-lbs. I would replace crush washers with new and try again. Make sure nothing is preventing the banjo fitting from sitting nicely on the caliper.
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Jan 18, 2016 | 02:06 PM
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Re: 9 bolt driver side brake line question
Digging up an old thread.......I have the same problem with my 82 Trans Am.
I swapped the stock 10 bolt for a 9 bolt disc brake iron caliper 3.27 posi rear.

I cannot get the drivers side line to stop leaking at the caliper. I replaced both washers. One between the distribution block and caliper and the other between distribution block and the banjo bolt. I torqued it down, and it still leaks between the caliper and the distribution block. Does anyone know of a part number for an adapter that will thread directly into the caliper? That way I can eliminate the banjo bolt and distribution block. I'll make a new line and just plumb directly into the caliper.

It's the drivers side line pictured in this thread.....

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/brak...bolt-hard.html



Any help is appreciated.
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Jan 18, 2016 | 02:20 PM
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Re: 9 bolt driver side brake line question
Make sure the surfaces are clean and not damaged. The factory commonly uses only a copper washer on the bolt head side. The brass blocks have circular machine marks for sealing but they won't seal up well if undone. An easy way to clean a caliper is to use one of those steel wire bristles/rotary brush, stick in in the hole and let it rip. IT'll clean up nice most of the time.
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Jan 18, 2016 | 02:27 PM
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Re: 9 bolt driver side brake line question
Ok, thanks for the reply. I'll try cleaning it up and ditching the washer between the caliper and distribution block. This is frustrating.........
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Jan 18, 2016 | 11:56 PM
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Use a washer a new one or if copper torch the old one first
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