SHould i use new copper banjo bolt washer,old,?

[PierreR]

When i replaced the calipers on my Jeep ZJ i had to reuse the old copperwashers. The ones that came with the caliper were simply to thin so when i put the banjo and screw in the caliper and tightened as much as i could it still leaked, the banjo bottomed out on the caliper.... But every time i have to reuse any copperwashers i always use a propane heater to heat them up glowing red and then let them cool down. That way they get soft again and might seal properly one last time. Its been 3 ears since then and i have no leaks at the calipers.

 

[ziggy]

I just got back, mylocal toyota dealer, ordered new washers. they come in a bag of 10. $18 after tax, ouch! got newsih calipers from NAPA, eclipse advertised on em. one box had 2 copper washers, the other one had just one copper washer:/