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Leaking brake fluid from banjo bolt.

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Hey everyone,<br> I need to ask a question for those that has cheby disk convert. I'm in finishing stage of the swap and I notice there are brake fluid leaking from the banjo bolts. I tried tighting the bolt as much as possible and that does not help. I'd tried to use a set of brass washer that came with the calipers and that does not help. Has anyone came across this problem. Any suggest would be great. <br><br>Thanks.
 

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is the mating surface burr free? the brass washers should have done the trick.
 
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I did not see any pits or burrs on the caliper or brake block. I'm thinking I might need to get another set of bolts and washers. I just though of something. I had custom brake lines built with a brass block that fit the banjo bolt. Do I need chevy brake line?<br><br>
 

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I could be wrong but I think those washers are made of copper and the block should be of a harder material like the original steel block that goes with them . Two softs won't make it quit leaking ;D
 
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Your right howie.. It only looks brass. Update. I reread all the conversion websites and my dumb ass missed the chevy brake hose. I don't know why I got some generic hose but when I switch to the chevy hose, no more leaks.
 
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