ABS BRAKE LINE TORQUE (replacement leaking)

I replaced my abs pump/actuator today (brand new part). It went in better than I expected. Here is the issue. The new part seemed to be working fine (not more constant pumping noise). I took the car for a drive and all seems well. Tonight I noticed brake fluid on the floor of the garage. Ya, I got that sick feeling! When I installed the actuator, I could not find any specs for torque. I've installed similar parts in the past so I tightened to what the old pump seemed to have. There was no cross threading when I hooked up the lines. Any suggestions would be helpful.

 

Thank you so much for your reply. When I changed the unit, I took my time removing it. Also, I used zip ties to gently pull the metal hoses back and keep them out of the way when I removed and installed the new part. I also did this with the top line and the line to the master cylinder. When I removed the supply line from the reservoir, I did not use any hose clamp. I slid a bolt into the supply line and clamed it. There was fluid that leaked from that unit onto the frame etc. below. There was also fluid that leaked out of the old unit when I detached the lines. When I installed the new unit, I used a method a few guys said was helpful. I installed the lines on the face of the unit and left the top line detached. Then I filled the reservoir and after a while, fluid started draining out of the top of the module. I was told in the videos it makes the bleeding process easier. (?) The line on the top appears to be clean and dry. The other lines, I am unable to see because everything is back in place. What concerned me is, I drove the car for approximately 2 miles. Everything appeared to be clean and dry. I looked under that car about five house after I parked it into the garage and that is when I noticed brake fluid on the floor. There were two separate spots. I did get into the car (this is 12:30 am) started it and simulated using the brakes. I kept my foot on the brake and pumped it for maybe a minute. I then put a piece of cardboard under the car. This morning, I did not see any brake fluid on the cardboard. Maybe I should simply drive it for a few miles and do this test again. This was a big job but I watched many videos on it and took my time installing the unit. As we all know, the hardest part is getting that unit out and back in place.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write to me. I just hope it is residual fluid.
Rick

 

t is a difficult job mainly because of that dampening weight. If that wasn't there, the unit would come out easily. Thanks so much for the commentary. Everyone has a different experience when they do this job and I find the information very helpful.
I took the car for a 12 mile ride today and put it back in the garage. I then put a piece of cardboard under the engine compartment. That was at 10:15 am. When I got home at 3:50 pm, I checked the cardboard and it was clean. I am hoping that TMR-JWAP is correct in his feeling that it may be residual brake fluid. I am still looking an concerned.....LOL Rick

 

FYI. I drove the car this morning for about 12 miles, put it in the garage with a piece of cardboard under it. Came home about 5 hours later and I did not see any brake fluid staining on the cardboard. I am hoping you are right. Rick

 

Good day,
I just wanted to reach out to you and thank you for your comments and suggestions concerning the complaint I posted. You were 100% correct when you suggested the most likely cause of the brake fluid was residual brake fluid from the changing of the ABS part. The new ABS part is working perfectly and there is absolutely no leaking from the brake lines. I put a piece of cardboard under the car after each use and the cardboard has remained totally clean. Thanks again!