[RESOLVED] Brake Master Cylinder Leaking

[98GSXtreme07]

So I've been pondering this for a while and decided to stop being lazy and ask you all for your help and wisdom. It might be a stupid question but we will see. My brake master cylinder is leaking and im not sure on what to call it from where it is leaking as I do not know the proper term for the fitting. Here are some pictures of where it is leaking from.

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Now on to the question. Is it possible instead of buying a new "BMC" that I can take those 2 fittings off and wrap the threads with teflon tape to fix the problem? Let me know what you all think and thanks for any help!

Edit: I will soon be inspecting the brake lines as well.




The RESOLVE Edit: Ended up being that the lines were loose and the shop I had looked at it put something on it I believe and a couple days later, still no leak. The lines are dry as can be! Also, the driver rear caliper was just gone. The seal was "blown" and pushed out so I bought a new one and the brakes are better than ever since I had the car. I'm just in dire need of new rotors and pads. Resolved!

 

[Bones420]

Teflon tape may work, try it then go from there if it doesn't.

 

[98GSXtreme07]

I forgot to add if anyone had any recommendations besides what I asked or anything that may have worked for you, please let me know. Thanks.

 

[bobby180360]

i don't see why it wouldn't work, if that don't work try a lil bit of rtv around the edge make your self a gasket kind of, idk just throwing ideas out there for yea.

 

[Bones420]

i don't see why it wouldn't work, if that don't work try a lil bit of rtv around the edge make your self a gasket kind of, idk just throwing ideas out there for yea.

RTV could be risky though, too much could clog or block the line. IMO, if the teflon doesn't work i'd think about replacing the M/C. Just my 2 cents....good luck

 

[bobby180360]

RTV could be risky though, too much could clog or block the line. IMO, if the teflon doesn't work i'd think about replacing the M/C. Just my 2 cents....good luck

yeah just stick with the tape or YOU will need a mc for sure...

 

[98GSXtreme07]

Alright, thank you guys for the replies! I'll try the teflon tape some time soon. I don't see a reason why it wouldn't work either. I just wanted to see what others would think about the idea. Thanks again!