bleeder valve leak

I recently replaced my brake lines and now i developed a very very small leak around my threads on my rear brake. I made sure to not over tighten anything but it looks like the rear brake still leaks around the threads. Is it acceptable to use teflon tape around the threads to seal them? The brake works great but just has a little brake fluid coming out around the threads. I guess if i can't seal it back up it will be time for some speed bleeders. Thanks

After having an issue with teflon tape and a nitrous jet...I never use teflon tape anymore unless I absolutely have to.... can u snug it a little more? you might not have anything to loose at this point.

If it's leaking around the threads, and not through the bleeder hole itself, then yes, teflon tape will work fine. It's even recommended in the service manual.

If it's leaking around the threads, and not through the bleeder hole itself, then yes, teflon tape will work fine. It's even recommended in the service manual. yea it's definately not leaking through the bleeder hole....just a very minor leak around the threads. I'll try tightening up first but if that doesn't work i'm sure the teflon tape will seal it. thanks again

If it's leaking around the threads, and not through the bleeder hole itself, then yes, teflon tape will work fine. It's even recommended in the service manual. Wow! Im suprised, usualy anything with an orfice anywhere in the line no one will reccomend teflon tape (hvac stuff included) Im sure its safe for those who know how to use it without getting any in the line, or where it could get in the line.

Look at the factory bleeders, they have teflon tape on them, at least mine did anyway.

Make sure the sealing area of the bleeder is clean, same with the mating surface in the caliper. If there's a nick on the surface (on the bleeder screw) take some emory cloth or somethin too smooth it out. If it's a front bleeder, try swapping the bleeders between the calipers. Don't overtighten a bleeder! "Snug" is all you need. Using any sealant on the threads is only covering up a problem with the hydraulic seal, not fixing it...

I didnt notice any teflon tape on mine...I think im just biased against the stuff...when it comes appart it clogs things, and usualy thats bad....cost me a motor once in my race car. Im sure if the threads are good you can just keep it high up on the bleeder and it should be ok.... Would be a great excuse for speed bleeders though!!!:th_salute: