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Maintenance & Technical => KX250 / KX125 => Topic started by: Nairns_Two_50K on March 22, 2011, 12:45:34 PM

Title: brake hose banjo bolt washer
Post by: Nairns_Two_50K on March 22, 2011, 12:45:34 PM

I have taken apart the calipers on my kx 250 to powder coat them but when I re installed the banjo bolt, it leaks brake fluid.  Is it normal to replace the washer after removing it one time.  It is on very tight and still leaks alittle. I plan to order the washers from the dealer but wanted to make sure that i should replace every time removed. 

Title: Re: brake hose banjo bolt washer
Post by: stevea100m on March 22, 2011, 01:55:36 PM

As a rule of thumb for me anyways even on a car if i take the bolt out i replace the washers. If the system has never been apart depending on what year the bike is you may want to replace them anyways.

Title: Re: brake hose banjo bolt washer
Post by: 1989kawasaki on March 22, 2011, 02:05:07 PM

these washers are like gaskets arent they? do you replace head gaskets when you take the head off? its the same thing,
'ya know what i mean?

Title: Re: brake hose banjo bolt washer
Post by: Nairns_Two_50K on March 25, 2011, 12:14:59 AM

so i replaced the washers yesterday and it made all the difference in the world.  The bike is just about done now and should be coming out of the basement this weekend. I will put up pictures tonight of the build.  Dan

Title: Re: brake hose banjo bolt washer
Post by: jonny500 on March 25, 2011, 06:30:19 AM

the washers become work hardend. heat them till they glow and they will soften. easy :-D