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techtalk:ref:wheels07 [2025/10/14 23:34] – [Flared Fitting Gasket] hippysmacktechtalk:ref:wheels07 [2025/10/15 14:22] (current) – [Flared Fitting Gasket] hippysmack
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 ===== Flared Fitting Gasket ===== ===== Flared Fitting Gasket =====
-A Parker brass flared fitting gasket is basically a flared brass washer. Suitable for use in air, water, and oil applications. \\+A flare fitting gasket is used to prevent leaks from temperature fluctuations and vibration that can loosen flared tube fittings. \\ 
 +It installs over the flared "cone" of a flared fitting / tubing and provides a seal between the mating flared connections. \\ 
 +Flare fitting gaskets are available in both 37° and 45° angles, various materials, various tube sizes and from various manufacturers and suppliers. \\
  
 +These are not actually designed to repair damaged flare seats but have been used for that application on motorcycles as well as cars and trucks. \\
 +It is also not meant to refurbish a leaky or damaged flared tubing end. \\
 +With brake lines having double flares, it is bettter to cut off the damaged or stressed flared tubing end and re-flare the tube. \\
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 +In general, you should match your gasket material to your fitting material. But, if you have a brass fitting, you can use a copper gasket. Gaskets without a coating are best for fittings that are exposed to harsh chemicals, such as antifreeze, which can dissolve the threadlocker coating. Threadlocker-coated gaskets offer a more secure hold than uncoated gaskets, so they’re best for areas with high vibration. ((https://www.mcmaster.com/products/flared-tube-fitting-gaskets/)) \\
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 +A Parker brass 45° flared fitting gasket is basically an uncoated flared brass washer. Suitable for use in air, water, and oil applications. \\
 The 1974-1977 pie caliper below has a damaged flare seat that was repaired using a 3/16" flare gasket. \\ The 1974-1977 pie caliper below has a damaged flare seat that was repaired using a 3/16" flare gasket. \\
-So if the flared seat is damaged and leaking and before trashing the caliper, there's a chance it can be sealed using one of these. \\+So if the flared seat is damaged and leaking and before trashing the caliper, there's a chance it can be sealed using one of these. ((Fizzle of the XLFORUM)) \\ 
 +Just drop it down (big end) over the existing flare and install the flared tubing and threaded nut as usual. \\
 {{:techtalk:ref:wheels:1974-1977_xl_brake_caliper_damaged_flare_seat_repair_by_fizzle.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photos by Fizzle of the XLFORUM)) \\ {{:techtalk:ref:wheels:1974-1977_xl_brake_caliper_damaged_flare_seat_repair_by_fizzle.jpg?direct&400|}} ((photos by Fizzle of the XLFORUM)) \\
  

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