Hey everybody, I've got this pesky problem that I can't figure out...it's starting to get on my nerves big time. My front break caliper bleeder screw seeps fluid...I don't get it. It's not coming from the bleeding hole...the fluid actually seeps up through the threaded area.

I don't get it...it's not dangerously bad...but just sorta gradually spreads out from the threaded area. I guess my question is...can I get away with pulling the bleeder screw completely off, putting some Teflon tape or paste on the threads...and re-tightening the screw to specs?

Is Teflon a big no no in this situation?

 

Look it over closely around the hole for cracks. Could be a porosity issue on the outside of the sealing seat as well. I'd try removeable loctite on the threads if there are no cracks beyond the thread area. Teflon tape bites,sucks and blows and is best used for house plumbing.
Ron

 

Thanks RBABOS...Thanks for the info...I think i'm gonna head to the stealer and get a new bleeder screw and see how that goes. If that doesn't fix it, i'll go with your advice and see how that works...

Thanks again bro...J

 

Worth a shot. Could be a slight scratch on the seat where the bleeder seats closing the hole but allowing fluid to go past the threads. A new bleeder may fit slightly different on the seat and cure it.
Ron

 

The bleeder screw was the problem. I put a new one in and no more seep'age.

Thankfully, an easy fix this time.

 

Cool.
Ron