How to Fix a Leaky Central Brass Faucet Drip

Repair a Central Bass faucet yourself to save heap of money.

Leaky Central Brass faucet drips are usually caused by an old, worn-out rubber washer, or a broken faucet stem seat. Fixing both of these issues will restore your faucet to new condition. There are no special skills or training involved in repairing a Central Brass faucet. The whole job should only take about half an hour.

Things You'll Need

• Meter key
• Screwdriver
• Crescent wrench
• Seat wrench

Instructions

1. Turn the water off to the faucet out at the water meter with a meter key.

2. Remove the handle screw from the top of the handle with a screwdriver.

3. Pull off the faucet handle.

4. Unscrew the stem from the faucet with a crescent wrench.

5. Remove the faucet's seat with a seat wrench.

6. Slide a new seat on the seat wrench and screw it into place.

7. Remove the bibb screw that holds the faucet wash onto the stem with a screwdriver.

8. Install a new faucet washer and brass bibb screw.

9. Screw in the stem by hand, then tighten it with a crescent wrench.

10. Replace the handle and handle screw. Turn the water back on at the meter and test the faucet for leaks and drips.

Tips & Warnings

• Apply a light coating of plumber's grease to the seat and stem before reassembly.

• Do not over tighten the washer's bibb screw.

References

• YouTube: How to Repair a Leaky Faucet

Resources

• Central Brass: Product Instruction Sheets