95 dodge avenger es 2.5l V6. I changed the abs hydraulic pump but because the nuts were too thighten I had to cut the lines off and after I double flared them and connected them, they are still leaking (between the nut and the line). I made the flare with the right tool several times but I don't know what I'm missing. I never had such a hard time with my car. Those who don't have experience, please don't answer telling me to take my car to a repair shop (I already know that choice). I'm looking for the answer of an experienced brake worker. The lines that leak are the ones that go to the wheels not the two ones that connect the master cylinder with the abs pump.
2007-10-08 15:48:02 · 4 answers · asked by JonnyQuest 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Not to sound like a smart *** but did you have double flares before the lines were cut or did you have Bubble Flares? the wrong flare will cause this problem
2007-10-12 15:37:04 · answer #1 · answered by iamright2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check and rework the flare for surface imperfection such as nicks, dings, rough surface finish. The curvature of the flare should be uniform and smooth sometimes you can't detect it with naked eyes.
Remove the male fitting end from the pump (if possible) use it to 'match lap' the 2 mating surfaces until the seat of flare curvature and the male fitting show sealing evidents mark completely 360 degree, if you don't have lapping compound you can use 250 grits sand paper .
2007-10-08 23:41:08 · answer #2 · answered by <OiO> 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May sound dumb but, did you use the correct size flare? It's easy to make that mistake. Also easy to end up with the wrong diameter line. Sounds like the flare isnt sitting properly in the fitting Sometimes its the simple things that bite us.
2007-10-08 23:05:40 · answer #3 · answered by pappy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you might have the wrong nut.
2007-10-08 23:01:45 · answer #4 · answered by tronary 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋