Brake bleeders leaking

[Booger32]

Well I resolved my driveshaft and gas tank issues and was proud of myself for a complete brake refurb. However, my Cardone rebuilt calipers continue to leak at the bleeders....at least I hope it's the bleeders. The new bleeders are super long, longer than the originals. I can wipe off the fluid on the bottom of the calipers and they will stay dry, until I press the brake pedal and they start leaking again.(a couple of drops overnight).  I believe they are leaking at the threads.

Anyone  else had this problem? 

I kept my old old calipers and I wonder if I should scavenge the old bleeders and install them?

 Dang I hate to do this caliper job all over again.

 Any suggestions,

Thanks, Steve 

[Stevenc22]

Yeah I wasn't happy with the bleeders on the set of rebuilt calipers I got. Ordered some replacements. Be careful not to be tempted to over tighten the bleeders as that will deform them and make them worse.

[Buckeye]

Return those calipers to the supplier then rebuild your original calipers. It will more satisfying and less aggravation and disappointment.

 

[Booger32]

Stevenc22 do you remember where and what bleeder replacements you bought?

['76mintgrün'02]

Trying your old bleeders doesn't seem like a bad idea to me.

[Booger32]

I think I will try to get them out and clean'm up. 

[Hans]

I've had same issue and recycled old ones. Clean threads and clean tip with VF emery paper. Make sure they don't have a visible groove though.

[Booger32]

Thanks. I'll give that a try.

[Stevenc22]

Got mine from BMW.