Brake line stoppers?

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Hi folks, I'm getting ready to send my calipers off for a color change and the brake lines will leak for two weeks unless I prevent them from doing so.

Can anyone recommend the correct threaded cap size or stopper type? None of the line stopper kits I've seen include 4 of the same size but I'm thinking there's an easier or better solution.

Thanks for any advice you can share.

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Tapered punch + glove.

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Originally Posted by aannnttt

Tapered punch + glove.

Thanks. Does it still drip around the punch or is it mostly stopped? Anyone try tapered silicone stoppers? Set on amazon for $10 that look properly small.

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Originally Posted by ellipsis212

Thanks. Does it still drip around the punch or is it mostly stopped? Anyone try tapered silicone stoppers? Set on amazon for $10 that look properly small.

For the most part it didn’t drip at all. The glove acts like a “seal” between the brake line/punch so as long as you have the correct size punch you should be fine. Haven’t tried any other way so can’t give you any input on the silicone stoppers.

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For anyone trying to do this, here's a $10 option that works: https://www.amazon.com/High-Temp-Sil.../dp/B00XYD2760

The tiny pink stoppers in the kit flare out to about 4mm and are a perfect fit for the ID of the brake line end fitting. I cut the fingers off a nitrile glove and used a zip tie on each line to hold it all in place and prevent the stopper from moving.

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You can also press down on the brake pedal and use a device (even a 2x4 works) to keep the pedal pressed. That'll prevent fluid from leaking. I did this when changing calipers and didn't lose a single drop aside from what was in the calipers I took off.