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| Author | Subject: Installing brake hose, npt thread query |
 eddiebeano
Senior User  Location: Edinburgh Registered: 31 Dec 2008 Posts: 715 Status: Offline |
Post #1
Hi all, I understand on a wilwood calipers the fitting for the hose on the caliper is an npt thread. Do I need to use thread tape on them? And what should they be torqued up to? Also I have green stuff pads, are they any good or should I invest in something better and flog them? Cheers,Ed ________________________________________ team: Stealth |
 Posted 21st Nov 2011 at 01:48
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
Post #2
standard ferodo premiers should suffice in those calipers! certainly over greens...no need for any thread compound, its a tapered thread. ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 21st Nov 2011 at 09:56
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eddiebeano
Senior User Location: Edinburgh Registered: 31 Dec 2008 Posts: 715 Status: Offline |
Post #3
Ok cheers, so are they just nipped up? Obviously the thread only goes half way in due to the tapering, before you can no longer turn it by hand, but how far should it go beyond there?________________________________________ team: Stealth |
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Posted 21st Nov 2011 at 11:44
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daveyboy
aka Jim Davey  Location: Southampton Registered: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 8,648 Status: Offline |
Post #4
Just nip it up with a short spanner, if you 'Gorilla-Grip TM' it up you will snap something.________________________________________ R H Davey Welding Supplies. I sell new and used welding equipment in the Hampshire area. I take on welding jobs in the evenings, ally casting repairs are one of my specialities but I can weld pretty much anything. PM me with your requirements.Some of my services: (See my for sale threads) Engine mount/chassis repair Solid Beam Mounts BACK IN PRODUCTION Harness bars |
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Posted 21st Nov 2011 at 16:08
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro  Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #5
Wilwood fittings normally have a pre-applied sealant to seal the leak path on the thread root in case you get it a little wrong, but tbh, NPT fittings are more of a 'done by feel' than by torque, there's too many variables for an accurate torque figure.As daveyboy says, the best way is to just screw it in by hand and then nip it up with a short spanner so you can't strip the threads. And no, they're crap, I'll give you £50 for 'em, so long as you throw in the calipers  ________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 21st Nov 2011 at 16:18
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eddiebeano
Senior User Location: Edinburgh Registered: 31 Dec 2008 Posts: 715 Status: Offline |
Post #6
So it should look something like this when tight? Ha nice try Phil  ________________________________________ team: Stealth |
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Posted 21st Nov 2011 at 23:36
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phillipm
Seasoned Pro Location: Rotherham Registered: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 20,607 Status: Offline |
Post #7
Usually go in at least 4-5 turns minimum________________________________________ - Bespoke rollcages/additions/adjustments. Half cages right up to complete custom spaceframes - MSA/FIA spec, CDS, ROPT, T45, etc - PM meEmail me! Custom-made polybushes available - need an odd size or fitment? - anything from batch work to one-off pieces. |
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Posted 22nd Nov 2011 at 01:48
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