Brake Caliper Banjo Bolt

[ctrlraven]

While trying to readjust my brake line I snapped the banjo bolt head right off the caliper..... FML.

Do FLAPS sell the banjo bolt???

[fastblackmerc]

They should. Check the Dorman section or any NAPA store should have it or be able to get it for you. Replace the copper washers also.

[Chevyguy]

Easy killer, those things don't need to be torqued down so much!!

[ctrlraven]

No luck on finding a direct replacement. Does anyone know if the KVR goodridge ss brake line kit came with new banjo bolts to use or did it use the stock ones?

[MOTOWN]

Seems like something tuffy, or midas would have

[GetMeMyStogie]

Or the dealership. One bolt won't break the bank.

[ctrlraven]

Yeah I looked through the factory service manual and they call it a "flow bolt". I have a bolt now that "might" work but I will be ordering a couple bolts from the dealership and replacing the front "flow bolts".

[ctrlraven]

Bolt I got worked but had to reuse the old crush washers so it seeps some but got the car home. I'll have to order some new bolts and washers from TCE and replace the rigged one and then have the abs system bled.

[babbage]

Sucks man, you got air in the abs system? KVR kit did not come with new bolts. TCE's kit does come with new bolts. An upside is you'll have totally fresh fluid.

[ctrlraven]

The kid is made by Goodridge and sold under the KVR Performance name. I got the kit from Reinhart like 5 years ago. It came with new bolts and new crush washers. Todd @ TCE might have direct replacements as far as the bolt and washer just trying to confirm it so I can go ahead and order a few.

[Blackened300a]

The only way you would get air in the ABS is if you ran the master dry. Wish you were closer. My friend has the computer that cycles the ABS.

[ctrlraven]

The front brake line leaked all night, front section was basically dry and back had some left in it. Spent several hours bleeding the brake, crap was pretty nasty on some lines. I think when I had the calipers replaced a year ago, the guy who installed them might have over torqued that bolt and put a stress crack in it so glad it happened at my work and not while driving.

[Vortech347]

The front brake line leaked all night, front section was basically dry and back had some left in it. Spent several hours bleeding the brake, crap was pretty nasty on some lines. I think when I had the calipers replaced a year ago, the guy who installed them might have over torqued that bolt and put a stress crack in it so glad it happened at my work and not while driving.

Bleed em once a year. Its kind of a pain but its worth it. It retains a great pedal feel. Since I run all of my cars pretty hard I do it yearly. My Fox I do it after every track session.

[ctrlraven]

I've been having the system flushed every two years, didn't do it last year cause I figured when I changed out the front calipers I put enough fresh fluid in to hold to this fall when i was going to do the coolant and PS flushes as well.

Here is the link to the service parts that Todd @ TCE sells in case someone in the future does a search. The banjo bolts he sells will not fit stock brake lines, only for his his kit and possible the KVR Goodridge kit that DR sells. I'll confirm if it fits/works once I get the new bolts & crush washers.
http://www.tceperformanceproducts.com/service-parts/

[Chevyguy]

The only way you would get air in the ABS is if you ran the master dry. Wish you were closer. My friend has the computer that cycles the ABS.

After doing two full brake line replacments with ABS I wonder if you can do it providing you do NOT turn the car on!! Both cars have inoperative ABS and bled fine with HARD pedal frankly better than the Marauder or my 2001 Vic which has the same Master cyl and ABS like the Marauder (2001-2004 style)

Once the pump turns on and cycles it will draw in air for sure.