Replacement front calipers...copper washers?

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Dec 31, 2002 | 04:32 PM

Skruball73

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Replacement front calipers...copper washers?

I can't find it in the archived topics but it seems to me that I have seen it before. Just got som reman SS sleeved front calipers and want to know what the 2 copper washers that came with it are for?

Dec 31, 2002 | 04:38 PM

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Re: Replacement front calipers...copper washers? (Skruball73)

I belive they are to the brakehoses.. :cheers:

Dec 31, 2002 | 04:41 PM

Brettmc

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Re: Replacement front calipers...copper washers? (Skruball73)

I put SS braided hoses on a coupla months back and, if I remember correctly, they went between the front caliper and the hose.

Dec 31, 2002 | 04:47 PM

Skruball73

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Re: Replacement front calipers...copper washers? (Brettmc)

Thankyou very much. It is always a pleasure hitting this forum for info...especailly on new years eve day after 3pm when it looks like all the local vette shop mechanics have gone home. Thanx again. :cheers:

Dec 31, 2002 | 04:57 PM

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Re: Replacement front calipers...copper washers? (Skruball73)

Yep..Theres always a vettehead available here..24/7.... :cheers: :cheers:

Dec 31, 2002 | 05:11 PM

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Re: Replacement front calipers...copper washers? (BB wowbagger)

Yes, they go between the hose and caliper. You'll see when you take the old caliper hose off. Be sure to put the new ones on or you will most likely have a leak.
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Dec 31, 2002 | 05:31 PM

joevette57

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Re: Replacement front calipers...copper washers? (Jud Chapin)

:iagree:

Jan 1, 2003 | 02:26 PM

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Re: Replacement front calipers...copper washers? (BB wowbagger)

I can tell u for a fact that thay go between caliper housing and hose
these little copper washers are seals and are important my friend ownes
a brake shop