MAD Matt
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posted June 26, 2010 03:19 PM
Stainless Brake Lines?????
I'm getting ready to swap my stock brake lines. New Crush washers? Dealer wants $2.45 each for them! $60 bucks for all of them. Anyone swapped theirs out and used the existing ones? Any problems? Leaks?
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oldkawboy
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posted June 26, 2010 03:33 PM
I try and use new ones but have re-used old ones with good luck, maybe I'm just fortunate.
Just don't get too crazy and over tighten them.
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FasterThanStink
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posted June 26, 2010 05:10 PM
Do a Google search for Brembo crush washers. Measure yours. Most are 10mm. A common size. They are $.50 a piece online.
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Shane661
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posted June 26, 2010 05:13 PM
 Edited By: Shane661 on 27 Jun 2010 02:05
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I'm getting ready to swap my stock brake lines. New Crush washers? Dealer wants $2.45 each for them! $60 bucks for all of them. Anyone swapped theirs out and used the existing ones? Any problems? Leaks?
I never realized there were 25 washers in the system?? Always replace if possible, no reason to risk a leak. Brake fluid eats up the finish of anything, and the brakes are a life safety system.
That being said, I have gotten away with used ones a few times. 
Shane
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sweetfa65
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posted June 29, 2010 02:50 PM
Not worth your brakes or your paint. Replace them. Optional cost, $15000.00 for a wrecked bike.
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epd345
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posted June 29, 2010 10:35 PM
Call spiegler and see if they will send you bunch. Never hurts to ask.
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gilberjj
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posted June 29, 2010 10:43 PM
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Not worth your brakes or your paint. Replace them. Optional cost, $15000.00 for a wrecked bike.
I've never understood this mentality...... Just because you spend more doesn't mean you're getting more. Since when is there a lifespan for a washer????
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SteveWFL
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posted June 30, 2010 01:22 PM
i'm confused, new lines come with new crush washers? at least every time i buy decent brand name lines they do.
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RACNRAY
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posted June 30, 2010 01:42 PM
As far as all of the brands of lines i sell they all come with new crush washers.
The MOST IMPORTANT aspect of reusing old oem crush washers is to heat them with a propane torch till they are a dull red, then let them cool. The washers are copper and this process will aneal the copper, making them soft and crushable again, just like reusing a copper head gasket. Due to the torque used on the fittings the washers are usually good for only 2 or 3 anealing/re-uses as they will eventully deform and become too thin.
HOPE THIS HELPS
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MAD Matt
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posted July 01, 2010 04:41 PM
Got Speigler lines and they came with washers....problem solved! Thanks for your input
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blackbullet76
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posted July 02, 2010 09:33 PM
Put a braided line on the back, used old washers with no leaks.
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SLVR_BLT
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posted July 02, 2010 09:55 PM
Am i missing something here?? Don't you get new crush washers with the brake lines? I know my gaffers did.
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