Re: Coated bleeder threads

["Stephen Bigelow" <sbigelow@sprint.ca>]

Teflon tape is for tapered ("pipe") threads only.

A standard ani-seize compound should do the trick...perhaps with the
addition of some silicone seal over the top of the  thread/caliper area?



>Can teflon tape be used to prevent bleeder valve sieze? If not, what types
>of lube or sealant are ok and will work? Remember, the threads will be
>oily and due to that, threadlocker may not work.
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