What size are banjo bolt washers?
just a standard 10mm copper crush washer.
What is a banjo bolt washer?
Write a Review Two washers are needed for every banjo bolt, one goes between the bolt head and the metal brake hose fitting and one goes between the hose fitting and the master cylinder. Torque the bolt down to spec so that it creates a seal, then proceed to bleed the brakes.
Are banjo bolt washers reusable?
They should not be reused. Aluminum washers are soft too.
Does a copper washer go on both sides of a banjo bolt?
The hose connects at the hard line. Then connects to the caliper. It uses what they call a banjo fitting. Bolt goes through the center of the fitting washer on each side.
How many copper washers does a banjo bolt have?
The banjo bolt is designed to have two washers—one on each side of the fitting. One of the washers is situated under the banjo bolt head, while the other bolt washer is located between the caliper and the brake line.
Why do they call them banjo bolts?
The name stems from the shape of the fitting, having a large circular section connected to a thinner pipe, generally similar to the shape of a banjo.
Where do copper washers go on banjo bolt?
Can I reuse a copper washer?
Copper crush washers really shouldn’t be re-used. To seal effectively the copper must be soft, as it is in an annealed state. The very act of crushing it under a bolt work hardens the metal, and years of being bolted to, say, your turbo, can have a tendency to age harden it as well.
Can you stack copper washers?
Premium Member. You can buy the copper washers at NAPA in various sizes and thicknesses. If you have new washers, you could double them up if need be.
How many crush washers does a banjo bolt have?
Do banjo bolt holes need to line up?
Those seals allow fluid to pass around the bolt, which means the holes do not need to line up unlike a standard threaded fitting, making installation of flexible lines easy (and in many cases, even possible in the first place.)
Are copper washers the same as crush washers?
Plain flat copper washers are reuseable. Copper crush washers are designed to seal with a given force against the mating surfaces. They are one-shot and replaced new with each use.
What are banjo bolt washers used for?
The banjo bolt washers have been created to fit the string tightener bridges on different banjo instruments from different brands. It can be used in a large variety of designs and serves as a universal part in most of them.
What is the SKU number for the Dorman banjo bolt?
Dorman Banjo Bolt 484-205.1 Dorman Banjo Bolt 484-205.1 2 99 Part#484-205.1 SKU#1802 check if this fits your vehicle check if this fits your vehicle Free In-Store or Curbside Pick Up SELECT STORE
What is a Brembo banjo bolt?
(Psst…a banjo bolt is a perforated bolt that goes through the loop at the end of a brake line and plugs into the Brembo master cylinder.) You need to get a new banjo bolt because Brembo uses a different thread pitch (1.0) and you need to get the correct number of washers to form a tight seal on the banjo bolt.