I made the mistake of removing the orifice bolt on the left front brake caliper. A couple of washers dropped out and I thought I put them back correctly, but now the brake fluid is just pouring out when I try to apply the rear brakes (which are totally useless at this point). I just need to know where the washers go in relation to these two brake lines where they attach to the bolt. I'll take a picture if you don't know what I'm talking about. Thanks.

 

housing / washer / brake-line / washer -bolt head

and they are crush washers - you may need new ones

 

those "washers" are crush washers meant to seal the areas in between each part. bolt-seal-line-seal-...etc. they crush each use, i highly recommend replacing them to ensure a good seal.

 

beat me to the punch, sprock!

 

Thanks guys. That's exactly the information I needed.

 

Hey Dougs,

Welcome to the forum and I live just west of Schenectady. I have to work in VA for the next month. When I get back I plan on taking a ride to Sprock's place and helping him de-link. If you want to take a ride, we can de-link yours also. All we need in advance is the SS lines. I can make more caliper brackets.

When I de-linked I said bye bye to the orifice bolt and all the other clutter.

 

Thanks guys that's exactly the information I needed

 

Thanks for the offer TBT. I heard about de-linking the braking system. Not sure of the advantages but it would be nice to take some of the complication out of the system. What kind of ride are we talking about?

 

I'm in Maine Doug - TBT is very close to you tho' - reckon that's what he had in mind