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What is going on with my hard brake line

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by Trekker, Mar 12, 2025.

  1. Mar 12, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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    Trekker

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    I did some extended braking and the Toyota brake hoses I installed 3 months ago appeared to have started leaking for some reason/ There is a coating o them that appears to have started leaking. What should I should I do?

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  2. Mar 15, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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    Hungryhawk

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    I think I see tool marks on the nut. Seems this has been apart-'maybe careless handling dinged/bent the "flare" end and incorrect torque to reattach?
     
  3. Mar 15, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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    Photon_Chaser

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    Considering the amount of visible contamination (fine dirt/sand particles) on those fittings I would take a fine wire brush and clean out the threads on the compression nut. Clear out the internal threads using a Q-tip. Any fibers left is an indication of thread damage which could lead to incorrect/insufficient torque when re-establishing connection between the fittings.

    It is extremely important to keep every aspect of hydraulic fittings exceptionally clean when assembling.
     

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