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Old 07-16-2009, 02:20 PM   #1
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Default Brake line washers: safe to reuse?

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Old 07-16-2009, 02:21 PM   #2
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I'd replace them. It's just a washer, cheap and easy.
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Old 07-16-2009, 02:21 PM   #3
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You can probably reuse them but for the cost of a washer, just replace it.
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Old 07-16-2009, 02:27 PM   #4
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considering the importance of the brakes, I tend to play it safe and replace them...
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Old 07-16-2009, 02:29 PM   #5
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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.
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Old 07-16-2009, 07:29 PM   #6
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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.
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Old 07-16-2009, 08:09 PM   #7
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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.
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Old 07-16-2009, 08:58 PM   #8
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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.
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Old 07-16-2009, 09:08 PM   #9
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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.

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