Same here. Did the red Locktite as Lonnie recommend and had no leaks.The only other thing I found in all the posts I searched was Lonny's advice to use red thread locker on the angled fittings installed in the block.
I didn't try it without, but I know I don't have any leaks using the red thread locker.
The only reason I added clamps was an attempt in vain to vacuum bleed the brakes. I was pulling air into the system from those barbs. They never leaked fluid, even when pressure bleeding the brakes. I don't think the clamps are necessary.Ok, I see some folks have clamps on the two lines running from the reservoir, to the master cylinder, and some don't. I plan on running clamps...safety first?