passenger rear brake hose is leaking from around the gold washers

2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU
19,000 MILES • 3.1L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MATTHEW MARCUM
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I changed the driver side caliber and line and passenger side line and front pads and bled all four. now both front and passenger rear is leaking from around the gold washers. how do I stop the leak?
Mar 20, 2019 at 5:24 PM
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Good evening.

Recheck your work and be sure the banjo bolt is tight.

Did you use new copper gaskets?

Check and make sure there is not an old gasket on the sides as well.

Roy
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Mar 20, 2019 at 6:51 PM
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MATTHEW MARCUM
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I have over and over again and still the same.
Mar 21, 2019 at 12:54 PM
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You will need to start back at the beginning. Replace the parts you replaced again as there may be a defect with the parts.

Roy
Mar 21, 2019 at 1:33 PM
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MATTHEW MARCUM
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Thanks, that's what I was thinking.
Mar 21, 2019 at 1:47 PM
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Yep, start over and keep me updated.

Roy
Mar 21, 2019 at 3:11 PM
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MATTHEW MARCUM
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I got it, now the brake booster is out. thanks for helping.
Mar 27, 2019 at 9:48 AM
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Mar 27, 2019 at 9:52 AM
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