C2 front brake leaking
Hi Folks,
Recently rebuilt my left front disc brake (i.e. new seals, boots, o-rings) for a '66 327 cid. After I re-installed the caliper and inserted the pads I noticed a small leak coming from the lower o-ring. I was careful to position the small o-rings correctly in the indentation area/channel and torqued both hex bolts to '66 Chassis Service manual spec's of 120 ft.lbs each. I can't imagine the lower caliper needs more tightening but will go that route if that's what it takes. Question is, is that all I need to do to make the leak go away? If I have to take apart and replace o-ring with new o-ring then how do I not repeat what I've just done and end up with another leak? Is there some kind of prep work I needed to have done prior to putting the calipe halves back together, something should've done but not stated in manual? I cannot get car inspected if leak exist. Any thoughts? Yes, I know I could bring to shop but that's another expense I can't afford.
Recently rebuilt my left front disc brake (i.e. new seals, boots, o-rings) for a '66 327 cid. After I re-installed the caliper and inserted the pads I noticed a small leak coming from the lower o-ring. I was careful to position the small o-rings correctly in the indentation area/channel and torqued both hex bolts to '66 Chassis Service manual spec's of 120 ft.lbs each. I can't imagine the lower caliper needs more tightening but will go that route if that's what it takes. Question is, is that all I need to do to make the leak go away? If I have to take apart and replace o-ring with new o-ring then how do I not repeat what I've just done and end up with another leak? Is there some kind of prep work I needed to have done prior to putting the calipe halves back together, something should've done but not stated in manual? I cannot get car inspected if leak exist. Any thoughts? Yes, I know I could bring to shop but that's another expense I can't afford.
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