Brake Lines - Testing & Issues

[DIBaledo]

I have a very similar problem. Maybe it's the Texas heat... I opted for stainless tubing and stainless steel AN fittings. Based on many recommendations on this forum, I used the Eastwood pro-flare. It took a bit of practice; pulling the handle all the way split the SS tube every time. I needed to find the "sweet spot" and closely examined each flare before tightening. When I first bled the brakes using the Phoenix Systems MaxPro HD Reverse Brake Bleeder, I had a few minor leaks. Tightened everything up and no problem. Then one week later, when I wiped a fitting or two, there was a small amount of fluid present. Tighten some more, no problem; a week later a small amount of fluid. Pumping the brakes hard does not seem to change the amount of fluid (really small) that appears - nothing at first, then a very small amount after a week or so. Also no bubbles now in the MC after bleeding. At first I thought it could be due to the fact that I used a single 37 degree flare on the SS tubing and not a double flare. Tried to make a double flare like with the nicop and it was impossible. I don't know if such a small amount of fluid is a leak, though I'm not comfortable with it, but I don't want to take everything apart only to have the same thing occur.

David...