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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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OK, the service manual says to install the banjo bolt with new steel/rubber washers, but the new brake lines come with copper washers.

These copper washers are fine for this in spite of the service manuals recommendations?
 
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Automobiles use copper washers.Either one should be fine.
Hows the bar swap coming?Did you pull the tank?
I've been wanting to do this too,but I am a little unsure.
 

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Originally Posted by WoodsHog
Automobiles use copper washers.Either one should be fine.
Hows the bar swap coming?Did you pull the tank?
I've been wanting to do this too,but I am a little unsure.
Just finished

The brake line was the last bit. It wasn't too bad for a newb like myself.
Ran into a couple issues, but folks on the forum helped a lot.

I'm glad I did it. Spaced the work out over a few nights rather than trying to tackle it all in one day.

I didn't have to completely remove the tank. Just took the bolts out and slid it back far enough
to get at the connections.

I'll post pics tomorrow
 

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