Topic: Clogged brake lines. Suggestions?

[mystic_1]

Crush? Like with the split and little bend? Not mine. Just flat and unbroken.

No, crush, as in they are made of a soft material, usually aluminum, that deforms a little bit when you tighten down on them. They should not be reused, treat them like gaskets, which is what they technically are.

mystic_1

[calj737]

Crush? Like with the split and little bend? Not mine. Just flat and unbroken.

No, crush, as in they are made of a soft material, usually aluminum, that deforms a little bit when you tighten down on them. They should not be reused, treat them like gaskets, which is what they technically are.

mystic_1

Actually, both copper and aluminum crush washers can be re-used. They just should be undamaged and re-annealed if you do use them again.

[mystic_1]

True, but I'm pretty anal about such things, new crush washers are very cheap, and you run more of a risk of leaks if you re-use them.  For less experienced people I advise replacing them, more experienced people generally don't need the advice to begin with 

Likewise sometimes other gaskets can be re-used, but replacement is always recommended or at least suggested

mystic_1

[eigenvector]

You can get a packet of crush washers for something like 2 bucks at an auto store - 10 to a pack.

No point in re-using them.  They're like oil plug washers - sure you can reuse them, but why bother?