Keith Tanner wrote: I've never seen instant damage from brake fluid on paint, only when it's allowed to sit. Has anyone else, or is this one of those things we learn from our fathers and never question?
Depends on the paint. I can say that it takes the sheen off Rustoleum pretty quickly, such as control arms or brackets that I've painted. These are items that are likely to be near dripping brake fluid. It also hazes Craftsman screwdriver handles pretty quickly.
I guess I was assuming automotive paint. While Rustoleum gets used on cars, it's not really automotive paint 
I use the rubber bleeder cap from the caliper I'm working on. They fit tight, but dont leak. I keep a couple of new ones around if they get destroyed. Of course this won't work with a banjo fitting.
Keith Tanner wrote: I've never seen instant damage from brake fluid on paint, only when it's allowed to sit. Has anyone else, or is this one of those things we learn from our fathers and never question?
It's my understanding it will trash the old single stage paints fast. I've seen dripping MCs wrinkle/strip paint in the engine bay on old cars. Not so much with the modern 2 stage urethane stuff.
Keith Tanner wrote: I've never seen instant damage from brake fluid on paint, only when it's allowed to sit. Has anyone else, or is this one of those things we learn from our fathers and never question?
It instantly damages the "caliper paint" I'm usually applying in a scenario like this. Automotive finishes? Nope.
I'm usually doing this job as one of the first wheels-off maintenances when I get a new "used" car, which tend to be about 10 years old and ready for caliper overhauls.
So here's what I do. I use a vice grip on the rubber hose. Then I throw that rotten mofo away once everything else is back together and replace it with a quality braided SS hose.
BrokenYugo wrote:Keith Tanner wrote: I've never seen instant damage from brake fluid on paint, only when it's allowed to sit. Has anyone else, or is this one of those things we learn from our fathers and never question?It's my understanding it will trash the old single stage paints fast. I've seen dripping MCs wrinkle/strip paint in the engine bay on old cars. Not so much with the modern 2 stage urethane stuff.
Ah, that I find completely plausible. I still wonder if it's a long term problem or one that needs to be addressed within seconds. Most NA Miatas are single stage and they'll show damage over time from a leaky master, but not immediately. An old lacquer or enamel might work differently.
Not really a zombie thread. I just googled “clamping OEM brake line” to do some research and back up an assertion I had made on FB. Apparently we’re a resource for the internets.
Shouldn’t we Be getting paid?
I have an assortment of silicone plugs that come with powder coating kits.
I jam one of them in the end of whatever brake line is leaking. The small ones even fit into 3/16 hard lines
pinchvalve said:DON'T LET DRIPPING BRAKE FLUID GET ON THE PAINT!
Since the caliper is underneath the car, he's probably okay unless he flips the car on its roof. 
Yeah I didn't bother just changed it over right away. Brakes worked just fine. I probably should put a new one on the passenger side too? Or don't worry?
Jumper K Balls said:I have an assortment of silicone plugs that come with powder coating kits.
I jam one of them in the end of whatever brake line is leaking. The small ones even fit into 3/16 hard lines
Some women might get hot and bothered reading this one... 
KyAllroad (Jeremy) said:Not really a zombie thread. I just googled “clamping OEM brake line” to do some research and back up an assertion I had made on FB. Apparently we’re a resource for the internets.
Shouldn’t we Be getting paid?
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