Does a banjo bolt have 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.)
Can you use Teflon tape on a banjo bolt?
Never put teflon tape or any of that junk on it as the gas will dissolve it and either cause a leak or push it through your fuel system. While I agree, do not put Teflon tape on the threads of banjo bolts, gas does not dissolve it.
Why do they call it a banjo bolt?
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.
How many washers does a banjo bolt?
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.
Do banjo fittings need Teflon tape?
Subject: Re: banjo threaded fittings? NEVER use teflon tape on poly fittings. Rector Seal is a good choice for you application. Tape will cause the fittings to bust!
Why are they called banjo bolts?
How many times can you use a copper crush washer?
Paul_308 Formula 3. 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.
Can I reuse a copper crush 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.
What should I look for when installing a banjo fitting?
Before installing the banjo fitting check the mating surfaces. While it is rare, from time to time you might find a small metal burr or other deformity that sticks up too far not allowing the banjo to seat properly. The caliper is usually where we would see an issue if there is one, but it never hurts to look over your banjo fitting too!
How can I tell if my banjo bolt is crush washer compatible?
You can see grooves on both the banjo bolt head, caliper mating surface, and each side of the banjo to seat down into the softer crush washer. There are a variety of Crush Washers in the marketplace.
Why won’t my banjo seat properly?
While it is rare, from time to time you might find a small metal burr or other deformity that sticks up too far not allowing the banjo to seat properly. The caliper is usually where we would see an issue if there is one, but it never hurts to look over your banjo fitting too! Make sure you are using a crush washer on each side of the banjo fitting.
Are your banjos giving you headaches?
It is in properly sealing these banjos where the trick comes in. It generates headaches from time to time but in almost all cases there is a simple cause that is very easy to fix. Before installing the banjo fitting check the mating surfaces.