What size are banjo bolts?
What size are banjo bolts?
Banjo bolt 7/16 x 24 UNS 1 inch long.
What thread are banjo fittings?
An Bolt For Banjo Fittings 3/8 X 24 Standard Thread.
Can you reuse banjo bolts?
The bolts are good. You can reuse copper crush washers by annealing them. Aluminum ones tend to leak.
What is a caliper banjo bolt?
A banjo bolt on brakes is part of a banjo fitting, a form of internal relief bolt that facilitates the transfer of brake fluid from the brake pedal to the calipers and cylinder of a hydraulic brake system. The banjo bolt is perforated and releases into a spherical reservoir to transfer fluid under high pressures.
How does a banjo bolt work?
What is this? Banjo bolts are also known as internally relieved because of their hollow interior. This open interior allows fluid to flow inside and exit through a small hole at the side. The bolt then locks into a system to control fluid performance and pressure.
Do banjo bolts have to line up?
Banjo bolts are built to handle extremely high pressure, which is critical for many fluid systems. These washers allow fluid to pass around the bolt, so the holes in the bolts do not need to line up, so the installation of flexible lines becomes easier.
How much torque should a banjo bolt have?
Banjo Bolts should be tightened to 12 to 14 foot pounds – Do not over torque. Using fixed fittings where the installation requires elbow fittings on both ends you need to calculate the degree of angle in the relationship of the two fittings, known as clocking.
How do you measure brake lines?
Look at the master cylinder where the lines are near each other to see if there are two sizes of tubing. You can also use a 1/4″ open end wrench to gauge your lines. It will fit easily onto 1/4″ line and will bang back and forth on 3/16″ line.
Why is a banjo bolt called a banjo bolt?
A banjo fitting or internally relieved bolt comprises a perforated hollow bolt and spherical union for fluid transfer. 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.
