I posted a few days ago about the front hose on my Saab 9-3. Today I changed the rears.
I had some difficulty on one side. I think it's okay now, but I was wondering whether I need to worry about further issues.
This car uses a banjo bolt to attach the hose to the calipers. The left side went on reasonably well, but leaked a bit after I had it together. I tightened the banjo bolt a little more, but it still leaked. Upon taking it apart, I noticed some corrosion and debris built up on the caliper near the fitting, so I took a fine file and dressed the area, followed by 600 grit and 1000 sandpaper. I also flat sanded the copper washers to make sure that they were flat. I put it all back together, and it all seemed to fit better. I appears not to leak.
I assume all is well now, but I don't have a lot of experience with these banjo bolt fittings. Do I need to keep an eye on this fitting now, or worry about a leak in the future?
I had some difficulty on one side. I think it's okay now, but I was wondering whether I need to worry about further issues.
This car uses a banjo bolt to attach the hose to the calipers. The left side went on reasonably well, but leaked a bit after I had it together. I tightened the banjo bolt a little more, but it still leaked. Upon taking it apart, I noticed some corrosion and debris built up on the caliper near the fitting, so I took a fine file and dressed the area, followed by 600 grit and 1000 sandpaper. I also flat sanded the copper washers to make sure that they were flat. I put it all back together, and it all seemed to fit better. I appears not to leak.
I assume all is well now, but I don't have a lot of experience with these banjo bolt fittings. Do I need to keep an eye on this fitting now, or worry about a leak in the future?