How much torque should a banjo bolt have?

Banjo Bolts should be tightened to 12 to 14 foot pounds – Do not over torque.

What is the torque spec for caliper bolts?

The caliper bolts have a torque spec of 44 ft/lbs and 23 ft/lbs in the rear.

How many washers do you need for a banjo bolt?

You’re correct, one copper crush washer on each side of the banjo fitting. One time use, avoid reusing washers if possible.

Should you put Loctite on caliper bolts?

The repair manual says “Apply a high temperature thread locker (Loctite 272® or equivalent) to the caliper support bracket fasteners. If Loctite 272® (or equivalent) is not available, new caliper support bracket fasteners must be used.”

What happens if you don’t grease caliper pins?

Over time, the slide pins lose their lubrication and don’t slide the calipers so well. This lack of lubrication causes a few things to happen. While there is a rubber cover protecting the slide pins, they experience brake dust and rust buildup, which hinders the calipers from sliding.

Does a banjo bolt need a washer?

1 – Crush washers are one time use. 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.

What is the purpose of a banjo bolt?

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.

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?

You can reuse the old ones in a pinch just check them for weepage a when its done and a couple of day later. If you do have one that weeps just tighten it very lightly and move the fitting a few times back and forth then tighten to spec.

What is the best Loctite for bolts?

LOCTITE® Green Threadlocker is recommended for locking preassembled fasteners, e.g. electrical connectors and set screws. The product is categorized as medium-to-high-strength for wicking. It is also available in a liquid form, cures in 24 hours and can be removed with heat and hand tools.

What is the difference between Loctite 271 and 272?

Loctite 271 is suitable for screws with a diameter of 3/8′′ to 1′′. As a solution, Loctite 272 can be used with fasteners ranging from 3/4 inch to 1.5 inches in diameter, allowing it to be used with a wider range of fasteners than other high-strength threadlockers.