do banjo block and banjo bolt need to be aligned?

[newbie321]

Hi,

I am in the process of working on my front calipers and was wondering if anybody can clarify the following:

The banjo block has a banjo bolt that goes in it with two
copper crush seals around the banjo block. Two questions:

1) Does the hole in the banjo bolt have to align with the hole in the block? If so, then what is the best method to align those two holes?

2) I tried re-using copper crush washers (gaskets), however found that they would leak. Is it because the holes (question 1) are not aligned or I need brand new copper crush gaskets?

I thank you in advance for any advice you may give me re: this.

thank you

[phantom_smack]

I always replace the copper washers,I would try that first

[mark v]

#1. No aligning needed.

#2. buy new crush washers cause used ones leak.

[newbie321]

Hi, guys:

just a quick update...

followed your advice....bought new copper crush washers....
RESULT: nothing is leaking!!!! ---Problem solved.

Place where I got those washers: CARQUEST for $0.70/ea.
Checkers did not have such washers at a time.

Thank you very much!!!

[mark v]

Great Job! Glad you got it fixed.