REFLECTOR: What did you guys use on the threads on your brass brake fittings

[Scott Baker]

Permatex #2 is fine in this application. 

Scott Baker

On Feb 1, 2013, at 2:54 PM, Reiff Lorenz <Reiff at lorenz.com> wrote:

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> I think I used Permatex #2 to install my brake fittings, but this may be an error on my part. I was doing some oil cooler fittings at the same time, and that called for Permatex #2. I am using NPT-AN fittings and Aeroquip hydraulic lines for my brakes instead of the brass fittings and 3/16 nylon tubes, so maybe this makes a difference.
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> Do I need to re-do them and use liquid Teflon (as I now see the manual calls for) or yellow Teflon tape or Loctite 567?
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> Reiff Lorenz, Dayton, OH
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> > What did you guys use on the threads on your brass brake fittings.
> > Any special thread compound?
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> >I have had good luck using yellow Teflon tape for gas fittings. Doesn't take much, and it is impervious to almost >everything.
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> > Check out Loctite 565 and 567.  Also ask George @ Matco which he prefers as I can't seem to find that particular email.
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> > Don @ Airflow performance uses the 565 on NPT fuel fittings.
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> > George just told me the 567.
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