Another Brake Hose Question
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Racer
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From: Olalla Wa
Another Brake Hose Question
Will be replacing all my brake hoses this weekend and my question is,for those in the know, Looking at the Helm's manual it says to replace the 2 aluminum gaskets(washers) on each side of the hose which connects to the caliper. Now, can I use copper washers instead? Any other advice welcome since I've never done this before.Thanks 
And one last question, I've got 2 new drilled and slotted rotors from 96zride,freebees!!! Thanks again Mike, that I'll put on,and need to know what size is the mounting plate bolts? That's all for now 
And one last question, I've got 2 new drilled and slotted rotors from 96zride,freebees!!! Thanks again Mike, that I'll put on,and need to know what size is the mounting plate bolts? That's all for now
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Racer
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From: Olalla Wa
Bogus- that was my concern, got a set of washers from Corvette Central,and they're copper, not brass like the hose ends. May be putting this off till I get the right washers. Do have both a Hayne's and Chilton manual(go ahead and rag on me!!!,but they do have some good pictures) and one of them talks about copper washers.
Burning Brakes
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From: Chico California
Maybe I can help. I used to restore and work on Triumph motorcycles. The bikes came from the factory with copper washers and head gaskets. In order to re-use them, we heated them with a torch to cherry red, dunked them in water, scrapped off any black residue and installed them. The heat makes them "mallable" so they'll seal. Hope this helps.
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Racer
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From: Olalla Wa
Originally Posted by deerra
Maybe I can help. I used to restore and work on Triumph motorcycles. The bikes came from the factory with copper washers and head gaskets. In order to re-use them, we heated them with a torch to cherry red, dunked them in water, scrapped off any black residue and installed them. The heat makes them "mallable" so they'll seal. Hope this helps.
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