Leaky Brake Bleeder Valve
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Leaky Brake Bleeder Valve
I installed new PM 6 piston front brakes on my FLHX. One side is fine. The other bleeder valve leaks a little fluid no matter what I do.
I tightened it down, then I got a new valve frm my chopper build and that leaks as well. Then I wrapped the SOB with teflon tape and it still leaks.
A little hard to blame the valve at this point. Sould I return the whole unit to PM ? I have had bad luck with that company and will not buy anymore of their overpriced, delayed shipping stuff anymore. Has anyone tried the speed bleeder system?
I tightened it down, then I got a new valve frm my chopper build and that leaks as well. Then I wrapped the SOB with teflon tape and it still leaks.
A little hard to blame the valve at this point. Sould I return the whole unit to PM ? I have had bad luck with that company and will not buy anymore of their overpriced, delayed shipping stuff anymore. Has anyone tried the speed bleeder system?
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RE: Leaky Brake Bleeder Valve
If PM won't take them back (I think they should). Look for a nick or burr on the tappered seat that the bleeder sits on (assuming the threads are ok like chief said). Try putting some lapping compound on the bleed screw and work it until the seat looks shiny, then clean it all up and put a new bleed screw in there. That might get it working.
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