Topic: Using stock banjo bolt with HEL SS braided lines?

[andy750]

Quick question to anyone who may have done the same with good results - I got my SS brake line from HEL last night (ordered Monday - superfast!) and fitted it to from m/c to brake switch - at brake swtich end I found the HEL bolt (supplied) to be a little short compared to stock and made it that much harder to screw in - so I used the stock banjo bolt. Now Im wondering - is this ok? Did I need to use the HEL bolt with the HEL lines or will stock banjo bolt suffice with the new HEL lines??

Thanks for any help (havent bled them yet but thought Id ask before I add the brake fluid!)
cheers
Andy

[eldar]

I used the HEL bolt and it worked fine for me. Might just want to check how the holes line up on both bolts. If they are pretty even, then I doubt it matters.

[andy750]

Yes I did that Eldar and it looked fine to me...just thought Id ask to make sure!

Cheers
Andy

[eldar]

well you should be fine then. I think they just include it if your original bolt is buggered. If the hole lines up, it should be fine. Carry on.

[andy750]

Thanks Eldar -  I hope its good! Well Ill find out when I come to bleed the brakes....however need to get the engine back in the frame first!

cheers
Andy

[GoatBaSS]

Yes it is fine!

A bit like commenting on the invention of wheel. NO?

Better late than never.

Next time I am in town I will  Help with that engine!