Brake calipers and banjo fittings security

grumpybadger North East Posts: 1,079	Brake calipers and banjo fittings security grumpybadger @grumpybadger
	Nov 18, 2023 17:43:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Whilst dry fitting the mock up for my fiat 850t brake upgrade, i came across a clearance issue since solved by using the original 850t banjo ended flexi hose as pictured with my only reservation being the potential for the swivel steering action to undo the banjo bolt. A little research has thrown up all manor of special clips and brackets aimed at solving this, like these Is this a known issue? Are banjo connectors a bad idea in this application?


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Zebedee Part of things Posts: 213	Brake calipers and banjo fittings security Zebedee @zebedee
	Nov 18, 2023 18:00:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Never had a banjo bolt work loose. Maybe i've been lucky.


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stealthstylz Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 14,835 Club RR Member Number: 174	Brake calipers and banjo fittings security stealthstylz @stealthstylz Club Retro Rides Member 174
	Nov 18, 2023 18:15:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Most calipers that use a banjo fitting have something in the casting that stops it swivelling. I'd fit something personally.


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bmw2101 Part of things Posts: 905	Brake calipers and banjo fittings security bmw2101 @bmw2101
	Nov 18, 2023 23:08:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	caliper surface has to be good for where the copper washer sits, and new copper washers every time you take the bolt out. I have never had any luck with banjos , but i always use braided pipe work, use male male and an elbow


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