Brake line washers: safe to reuse?

Triple · 07-16-2009, 02:20 PM

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Trip · 07-16-2009, 02:21 PM

I'd replace them. It's just a washer, cheap and easy.

Rider · 07-16-2009, 02:21 PM

You can probably reuse them but for the cost of a washer, just replace it.

Particle Man · 07-16-2009, 02:27 PM

considering the importance of the brakes, I tend to play it safe and replace them...

BobTheBiker · 07-16-2009, 02:29 PM

You CAN, but its not wise to do so. go down to autozone and buy a package of crush washers to replace them. I dislike reusing those unless I ABSOLUTELY MUST on any brake system.

was92v · 07-16-2009, 07:29 PM

um, I've never used anything but used ones unless new ones came with a line kit. And then the old ones get saved if they looked ok. But hey, that's just me.

HRCNICK11 · 07-16-2009, 08:09 PM

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.

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

07-16-2009, 02:20 PM	#1
Triple uncomfortably numb Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: JOH-JAH! Moto: WR250R & Bonneville Posts: 409	Brake line washers: safe to reuse? ... Last edited by Triple; 08-24-2009 at 10:25 AM..

07-16-2009, 02:27 PM	#4
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	considering the importance of the brakes, I tend to play it safe and replace them... __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

07-16-2009, 09:08 PM	#9
JoshuaTree DILLIGAF? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, Texas, USA, Earth, Sol, Western Spiral Arm, Milky Way Moto: 1993 K75SA Posts: 483	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? __________________ "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?" "Learn to do the counter-intuitive things that may one day save your ass..." "... Love Much, Laugh Often..." - Amanda Kay Corso (January 18, 1980 - April 15, 2008)

07-16-2009, 02:21 PM	#3
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	You can probably reuse them but for the cost of a washer, just replace it.

07-16-2009, 02:29 PM	#5
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	You CAN, but its not wise to do so. go down to autozone and buy a package of crush washers to replace them. I dislike reusing those unless I ABSOLUTELY MUST on any brake system.

07-16-2009, 07:29 PM	#6
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	um, I've never used anything but used ones unless new ones came with a line kit. And then the old ones get saved if they looked ok. But hey, that's just me.

07-16-2009, 08:09 PM	#7
HRCNICK11 Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 429	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.

07-16-2009, 09:28 PM	#10
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558