I have used anti seize for years in this application with no ill effects.
getting it between the tube and the nut is generally the most important.

jonathan

On Thu, 9 Apr 2009, Jake de Villiers wrote:

> I don't see that a teeny film would hurt but maybe better to just smear
> grease around the top of the opening after tightening up the fitting to keep
> moisture out.
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> On Thu, Apr 9, 2009 at 1:54 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
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>> Hi all.
>>
>> Is it ok to apply a *little* anti seize to threads of new brake line
>> flare nuts?  (and possibly between tube and nut)
>>
>> Type A question, but was thinking along lines of why one would NOT use
>> nylon tape, so was wondering about anti seize.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Neil.
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