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you wouldn't happen to have the brake hose fitting gasket part numbers would you??? This is a big help..thanks
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Originally Posted by drewauby5
you wouldn't happen to have the brake hose fitting gasket part numbers would you??? This is a big help..thanks
Sure thing:

Part Number: 21012386

GASKET, FRT BRK HOSE FTG (PART OF 1, 20) (10.3X14.5X1.61) (COPPER) (4.681)
(ACDelco #21012386) (Service Lane Part) YY 2014-2015
Qty Req: 04
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Part Number: 21012386

GASKET, FRT BRK HOSE FTG (PART OF 1, 20) (10.3X14.5X1.61) (COPPER) (4.681)
(ACDelco #21012386) (Service Lane Part) YY 2014-2015
Qty Req: 04
So just to clarify...i need 2 per caliper so a total of 8? Correct?? Thanks for all your help, Andrew
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Those are the gaskets for the front calipers. If you need the rears as well, I will look those up.
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yep, going to powder coat the 4 of them...Thanks
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Turns out the rear gaskets are, indeed, the same part number as the fronts. You'll need a total of 8 as you noted.
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Turns out the rear gaskets are, indeed, the same part number as the fronts. You'll need a total of 8 as you noted.
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Originally Posted by drewauby5
much appreciated!
I'd like to powder coat mine too. Does the piston and bleeders need to be removed to do that?
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I am assuming the gasket hose pins and the crush pins are the one and same. Are the crush pins unusual to you - triangular in shape? If so, how did you remove?
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How should you cap the brake hose fitting? Is there a part or tool that should be used?
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How should you cap the brake hose fitting? Is there a part or tool that should be used?
I bought 4 bolts, 4 nuts, and 8 seal washers from Ace hardware. Put one seal washer on the bolt, put bolt into the end of the brake line, put on second seal washer and then the nut. Center up in hole and tighten. Works great and about $3 for the complete set.
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Since you are replacing the old seal crush washers use those, just a bolt and nut are needed
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Originally Posted by RHORTON164
I bought 4 bolts, 4 nuts, and 8 seal washers from Ace hardware. Put one seal washer on the bolt, put bolt into the end of the brake line, put on second seal washer and then the nut. Center up in hole and tighten. Works great and about $3 for the complete set.
Do you recall the size of the bolt you used?
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