Front Brake problem

Post by **tortron** » Thu May 08, 2008 3:40 am

i have a problem with the fitting from tho banjo to the front brakes.
i seem to have been spinning it for what must have been 30 minutes and it isn't coming out any further?

Post by **MarkyB** » Thu May 08, 2008 9:27 am

The end of the pipe has probably been squashed by over tightening as Ray says in his write up.
A bit of brute force may be needed to pull the pipe out

If you have to reuse a pipe like this you will need to file around the edge of the flared end otherwise it will not clear the threads.

Post by **tortron** » Thu May 08, 2008 10:57 am

it looks like it has become cross-threaded on the way out? is halfway out and on a bit of an angle. I will replace all the fittings and pipe anyway.
ended up taking the banjo off.
now iwth the mastercylinder out im not surprised that it was leaking

Post by **Kevin** » Thu May 08, 2008 9:44 pm

I have split this from the useful tips section as its not a tip but a problem.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu May 15, 2008 11:29 pm

Seriously consider renewing BOTH parts if you suspect the threads have been damaged in any way.