What Are Banjo Bolts Used For?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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A banjo bolt is a fastener that holds a banjo together, of course. Kidding. A banjo bolt is one half of a banjo fitting. Banjo fittings are frequently used

to pass pressurized fluid

.

What thread is a banjo bolt?

Banjo Bolt, Thread Size:

M12 x 1.5

; Bolt Length: 20mm.

What is a brake caliper banjo bolt?

Home / Banjo Bolts. Sometimes refered to as brake hose bolts a banjo bolt is

used to connect a brake line with a banjo fitting to the wheel

. A banjo bolt allows for a more flexible and low profile connection to allow the wheels to turn.

Should I replace banjo bolt?

You

should replace them every time they are removed or even loosened

. Both of them on a banjo bolt. Sometimes you can get away reusing them, but rarely.

Where are banjo fittings used?

A banjo fitting or internally relieved bolt comprises a perforated hollow bolt and spherical union for fluid transfer. They are commonly found in

automotive fuel, motor oil and hydraulic systems

(e.g.: brakes and clutch). The pipe connected may be either rigid or a flexible hose.

Does the hole in 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.) Here you can see some banjo bolts and their sealing crush washers.

Can you reuse banjo bolt washers?

The copper is soft and will deform.

They should not be reused

. Aluminum washers are soft too.

How many washers does a banjo bolt?

bolts, and

four crush washers

included in kit, P/N 11393. brake outer flexible hose. washers from the LH caliper and discard.

How much torque should a banjo bolt have?

Banjo Bolts should be tightened to

12 to 14 foot pounds

– Do not over torque.

How do you bleed brakes by yourself?

  1. Safety First. Park your vehicle on a flat, dry surface and install wheel chocks. …
  2. Remove the old brake fluid. …
  3. Add new brake fluid. …
  4. Determine Which Wheel to Bleed. …
  5. Locate the brake bleeder valve. …
  6. Connect the vacuum pump. …
  7. Open the bleeder valve. …
  8. Close the brake bleeder valve and repeat.

How do you remove a crush washer from a banjo bolt?

deep well socket upside down in vice,

gently tap bolt down

to free from crush washer. If it gets stuck on the threads, flip and tap washer away from threads and cut off with tin snips.

Can I reuse copper washers?

Copper crush washers

really shouldn’t be re-used

. To seal effectively the copper must be soft, as it is in an annealed state. … There is a decent chance a used, crushed, aged copper washer might seal again, but the only way to be sure is to try.

What is a caliper bolt?

What we are talking about are what you see above — the

bolts which hold calipers onto your car or truck

. … They’re often called “caliper bracket bolts” because they attach to the part of your caliper called the bracket, and hold it tight to the spindle or steering knuckle.

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