Has anyone got a fix for this? I am building a fresh car and every thing is new. I went with silicone brake fluid so if there is a leak it wont hurt the paint.... However I can not get the bleeders to seal on the calipers? I tried a different set of bleeders and they still wick fluid?

I run silicone in my 58 Harley and its in the other 3 bikes.Never had a problem with the bleeders seeping.Its been in my 58 since 90.Rocky

https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=6118363&Main=6117961

I just asked and decided to go with Dot 5 myself...I just finished bleeding it all up a few days ago and no leaks what so ever..How long has your's been ? Guess time will tell for me but I don't see any leaking issues at all so far.


I decided in the end to go with the 5, because of the fresh paint and everything being new as well. Of course a new system shouldn't leak, but I decided to just go on the safe side for now. If I ever have any issues with the dot 5 down the track, figure I can always drain and flush the system and go to dot 4.

If you've tried new bleeders, it must be the seats in the calipers.

I have had DOT 5 in two old Plymouths for years, and had no problems.