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Banjo washers
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 11:12 am
by MacD
Is there anywhere within striking distance of the Falkirk area where I can acquire copper banjo washers for rear brake '64 traveller. When I refitted the old ones I have a small show of brake fluid.I know I can order from England but wondered if there was a supplier closer to home.
MacD
Re: Banjo washers
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 1:03 pm
by les
You can heat copper washers up until cherry red and plunge them into cold water, that will soften them for re-use.
Re: Banjo washers
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 4:49 pm
by bmcecosse
There was a recent thread explaining why this happens - down to poorly made banjos...... are they new banjos you are fitting?? Perhaps try turning it round? It's unlikely to be a washer problem - unless they have been mangled in some way?
Re: Banjo washers
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:44 pm
by philthehill
Whilst there may be faulty banjos it does no harm to anneal the copper washers. Suspend them on a piece of wire (old coat hanger) when heating up. Do not hold in a pair of pliers as the pliers may mark the sealing surface.