Thanks for the in-depth explanation, Raven.
So, I took the brass block out and put it in again with Loctite 542 and torqued again to specs. Turned much farther than before. One reason mentioned by Raven above, the other one maybe the Loctite working as a lube here.
I let the Loctite set/dry for 24 hours before putting any pressure on it.
Spent several test miles on the road and no leak so far, so it looks like this is finally solved.
Thanks everyone for staying with me on this and for your help!
Brake bleeding
Moderator: redstangbob
Re: Brake bleeding
Since 1993.
Re: Brake bleeding
Very well. It's easy to monitor the connection there for leakage but sounds like you got this bad boy back in line.
1964 TBird Hardtop
1974 Porsche 914 2.0
1974 Porsche 914 2.0