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Search Auto Parts Search New caliper leaks at screw from brake hose. Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Brake Repair Help reelfisher10 New User Aug 6, 2013, 7:56 PM Post #1 of 5 (2435 views) New caliper leaks at screw from brake hose. Sign In Just got a remanufactured brake caliper on my 01 dodge ram 1500 4x4 and when I hook it up to the brake line it leaks when I pump the breaks. Leaks right underneath that square nut thing that has the screw go through it which holds the break line to the caliper. Is there suppose to be some kind of special seal there because there wasn't one there when I took it off. Double J Veteran / Moderator Aug 6, 2013, 10:46 PM Post #2 of 5 (2420 views) Re: New caliper leaks at screw from brake hose. Sign In It has to have a copper washer on both sides of "that square nut thing ".. It had to have one when you took it off or else it wouldve been leaking...It either fell off or its stuck on the square nut part of the hose or stuck to the old caliper. They are NOT reuseable...get new ones....Make sure you put one on each side of the square nut thing...also make sure you removed the old ones. The reman caliper shouldve came with them....They Usually come with all the necessary hardware including the copper washers ,but not the banjo bolt.(Screw as you call it) (This post was edited by Double J on Aug 6, 2013, 11:06 PM) reelfisher10 New User Aug 7, 2013, 4:44 AM Post #3 of 5 (2408 views) Re: New caliper leaks at screw from brake hose. Sign In And the two bolts that go through the caliper to the caliper bracket, get flat and locking washers? MarineGrunt Enthusiast Aug 7, 2013, 9:03 AM Post #4 of 5 (2400 views) Re: New caliper leaks at screw from brake hose. Sign In I've personally never seen lock washers on the caliper pins on any vehicle I've ever done a brake job to but I think I remember seeing somewhere that some vehicles such as Toyota use lock washers. I could be wrong though. I've never seen them on any GM vehicle. If yours didn't have them when you took them off I wouldn't be putting any back on. Try and find a diagram on the brake system on Dodge's part website and see what it shows. I'm sure the mechanics here can give you a definite answer though. Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Aug 7, 2013, 9:21 AM Post #5 of 5 (2396 views) Re: New caliper leaks at screw from brake hose. Sign In These should be standard fare out there. Solid copper and the seal is the grooves which will impregnate/squish the copper some both seal and lock it. That's why they say never re-use them. Never saw one intentionally to be also a lock washer but some method may be out there for that. Back a few posts - they should have come with them! Pic may not show but just like this if it does........... T   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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