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Banjo fittings

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by The_Kiwi, Feb 21, 2008.

  1. The_Kiwi

    The_Kiwi New Member

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    HI all am replacing the brake line setup on my bike to a race setup and have a double banjo fitting should i use any sealing tape like plummers use to ensure an airtight seal or just torque it up.
     
    The_Kiwi, Feb 21, 2008
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    Id just torque it you dont want to get any teflon in the brake sysyem it may make its way up to the master and cloog it up.
     
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    It's the copper gaskets that do the sealing. No tape on the theaded portion of the banjo bolt is required.
     
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    cheers guys better safe than sorry I always say.
     
    The_Kiwi, Feb 22, 2008
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    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    I don't use tape on the Banjo's ... but, I do add a couple of layers to the Bleed Screws.
    The tape helps seal them nice for no sneak-back air during bleeding and keeps them from binding as good as any AntiSeize Lubricant.

    You have to make sure you don't seal-off the exit hole, though ... or, it defeats the purpose.
     
    RickCoMatic, Feb 22, 2008
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    :roll: *arg* Seen that one before.....
     
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