re-using copper washers
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re-using copper washers
im going to be upgrading to ss brake lines soon and am wondering if it would fine to use the washers that are already on my stock lines.
if not, what size washer do i need? theres not mazda part number for them that i can find. is it just a universal fit?
if not, what size washer do i need? theres not mazda part number for them that i can find. is it just a universal fit?
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You may be able to re-use them, however, it is definately not worth it to risk having a leak requiring the removal of the turbos to save a few pennies.
I have reused copper crush washers before with no leaks but if it is in an unaccessable location (like the stock twins), I do not because it isn't worth the risk.
There is nothing special about the stock crush washers but just make sure they are the metric size,but that should not be too much of a problem because you are located in Japan.
I have reused copper crush washers before with no leaks but if it is in an unaccessable location (like the stock twins), I do not because it isn't worth the risk.
There is nothing special about the stock crush washers but just make sure they are the metric size,but that should not be too much of a problem because you are located in Japan.
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I re-use copper crush washers all the time as long as they are not too scarred up...it is all about the seal, as others have mentioned. I keep an assortment of these and nylon and steel washers that I pick up as oil plan washer assortments from stores like O'Reilly's or AUTOZONE, etc.
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As I understand it, they're compressed and hardened in use. Heating them softens them up again so they'll seal.
I've re-used them before too...when it's 11:00 PM and I realize I didn't get new crush washers with the parts, or just forgot to get them. After heating I've rub them alittle against a fine stone or sandpaper if there's any ridges. Just seems like less trouble to just get new if you remember.
I've re-used them before too...when it's 11:00 PM and I realize I didn't get new crush washers with the parts, or just forgot to get them. After heating I've rub them alittle against a fine stone or sandpaper if there's any ridges. Just seems like less trouble to just get new if you remember.
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