Brake line washers: safe to reuse?

zed · 07-16-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRCNICK11

Man do you guys replace the crush washer on you drain bolt all the time also?

I have reused them but I try not to.

every other oil change.

JoshuaTree · 07-16-2009, 09:08 PM

Copper brake line 'banjo bolt' washers(*) - NO

Metal drain/fill plug washers(*) - NO

(*) The only permissible exception to this is when you're on the road, have an "issue" (e.g. accident) and need to effect emergency repairs to get to a repair facility or home.

Any questions?

was92v · 07-16-2009, 09:28 PM

marko138 · 07-17-2009, 09:54 AM

I never reused crush washers on oil drain plugs. Just not worth it. There were like 50 cents when I had the Zuk. The oil drain plug on the Buell has a rubber o-ring. I did NOT replace that last time.

As for brake washers...couldn't tell ya. Never had to deal with it. The only brake surgery I've done is installing SS lines with my buddy. His kit came with new washers.

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