[s-cars] Rear brake saga - The Questions have Ended!

[Steve Powers]

Teddy -

> > > > as you've probably figured out, the porsche calipers don't use banjo
> > > > fittings with crush washers.
> > >
> > > Roger that.
> >
> > they (993TT calipers) can, if you want them to. all one needs to do is
> > source the correct parts. you also need to remember not to overtorque
> > the crush washers.
>
> interesting - what does porsche do?  what size are the crush washers?
> normally they come in 3/8" and 10mm sizes.

dunno offhand, I went to my local BMW motorcycle dealer to get the
parts. all the motorcycles I own use crush washer setups - nearly
always at the master cylinder and sometimes at the caliper.

> > that's what I did as it makes the line routing much easier.
>
> i had no problems using a straight 1/8" NPT hose end, but if routing
> is an issue, 90 degree fittings are available.  i'd much rather use
> NPT than banjo.  for one thing, i don't have to get new crush washers
> when i disconnect the line.

why are you disconnecting the lines? the only time I disconnect the
line would be to remove/replace it, repair/replace the caliper, etc.

crush washers are not a regular maintenance item and you certainly
don't need to remove the lines when bleeding the system. but you're
right - if you disconnect the line you should install a new crush
washer stack (2 per banjo).

Steve Powers