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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 01:00 PM
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Hey gang.

New to the harley and everything related...just wondering if I should put any Loctite or plumber's tape (or something of the likes) on the brake line connections.

I just installed new handlebars from JohnnyVaughn with new braided cables that come with a chrome "centerpiece" with an 'in' hole for the master cylinder and two 'out' holes for each side caliper.

Thanks in advance!
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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The only place I put anything is at the calipers, a bit of anti-seize on the threads at the calipers, helps when down the road you need to disassemble. Not just the brake line fitting but the bleeder also, try not to go overboard on anti-seize, don't want it to mix with brake fluid.
 

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