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

[Theodore Chen]

--- Steve Powers <sbpowers at gmail.com> wrote:

> Teddy -
> 
> > braided steel hoses should be a regular maintenance item, as they are
> > not immortal.  i have bulk hose and replace hoses every few years.
> 
> I guess a few $.25 crush washers won't break the bank then.  <g>
> 
> > it doesn't really matter whether you do 1/8 NPT or banjo, but i
> > didn't have any trouble routing the hose with a straight 1/8 NPT fitting
> > and i think the NPT fitting is probably more reliable than the banjo.
> 
> one guess as to which thread the banjo bolt has on it?
> 
> I am curious as to why would you think NPT more reliable? banjos would
> eliminate stress better, e.g. well proven technology from aircraft,
> moto gp, formula one, etc.

primarily in terms of leaks.  fewer interfaces for leaks to occur.
i'm sure either one is fine.  parts count is lower if you go with NPT.
also, if you go with banjo and you have pre-assembled lines, you'll need to
get a 3AN-banjo adapter.  if you assemble the line yourself, you can get
a banjo hose end, but watch out for clearance issues.  you might find
that the hex on the banjo hose end doesn't have much room to clear
the caliper, unless the caliper has a raised boss.  BTDT with the mustang
brakes.

do whatever works for you.  i found it far simpler to get a NPT hose
end.

-teddy


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