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Old Jul 15, 2023 | 04:30 PM
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SS brakeline question.. crush washer

Can you remove the factory crush washer that is triangular shaped from the brake line? I'm installing brembo's and I have new crush washers but I don't know if I'm supposed to cut or grind the old one off first here is a pic of it....
Old Jul 15, 2023 | 04:31 PM
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Old Jul 15, 2023 | 04:40 PM
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That brass seal should be replaced and it should be round. That happens from to much torque.
Old Jul 15, 2023 | 04:42 PM
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Problem is I cannot get it off do I just rip and tear?
Old Jul 15, 2023 | 06:06 PM
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If you’re changing to Brembo calipers, you should replace the flex lines also and you’ll need a 3mm spacer between the hub and spindle
Old Jul 15, 2023 | 06:55 PM
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Funny u mentioned the spacer Blue... On the driver side it looks evenly spaced but on the passenger side i noticed it right away... Any idea where i can purchase such spacer here in Canada? And how much they will cost me? Heres a pic of the semi-finished product... i didnt bleed them yet because i need a piece of hose to go over the bleeder screws so brake fluid doesnt drip all over my painted calipers and make my work all for nothing... I think they shoulda had the bleeders on the bottom instead of the top... I painted the one rotor and then ran out of paint so i still need to paint the passenger side... Wheich sode do u guys like better?
Old Jul 15, 2023 | 06:58 PM
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Old Jul 15, 2023 | 07:05 PM
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Btw i rangled the crap outta that crush washer and snipped it off, so thanks for all the help!!
Old Jul 15, 2023 | 08:19 PM
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🤣 “Bleeders on the bottom instead of the top”
Wow. Really. You’d never get the air out if they were on the bottom.
Old Jul 15, 2023 | 08:37 PM
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I never wven thoight about that, duh lol.. i feel so stupid now lol..... Thanks for making me feel stupid hahah just kidding brutha thanks for schooling me !!



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