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Started by memper, June 04, 2012, 11:14:56 AM

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memper

June 04, 2012, 11:14:56 AM
The lines from both my mc's need the angle adjusted due to the clip ons i installed (apex no rise). If i crack the banjo bolts juuust enough to rotate the fittings, you think i'll have to bleed them?
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Slide Panda

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June 04, 2012, 12:01:11 PM
Probably not. if you just get it loose enough to rotate and no more. I've done that several times on various bikes. If air does get in, it's only a tiny amount and doesn't have a notable effect on things. Of course, never hurts to bleed the brakes.
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DucHead

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June 04, 2012, 12:22:49 PM
Quote from: Slide Panda on June 04, 2012, 12:01:11 PM
Probably not. if you just get it loose enough to rotate and no more. I've done that several times on various bikes. If air does get in, it's only a tiny amount and doesn't have a notable effect on things. Of course, never hurts to bleed the brakes.

+1  I've done this many times.
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sofadriver

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June 04, 2012, 02:39:02 PM
I always have someone (who understands the concept ) lightly squeeze the lever as I work with the banjo fitting. A few drops of fluid assures that no air got in.

Also, you can untwist the line by gently twisting it where it's crimped onto the banjo. I use a pair of common pliars that have a second griping area for round stuff. Just wrap a rag around the crimp and slowly turn the line where you want.
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ducpainter

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June 04, 2012, 02:43:19 PM
Quote from: sofadriver on June 04, 2012, 02:39:02 PM
I always have someone (who understands the concept ) lightly squeeze the lever as I work with the banjo fitting. A few drops of fluid assures that no air got in.

Also, you can untwist the line by gently twisting it where it's crimped onto the banjo. I use a pair of common pliars that have a second griping area for round stuff. Just wrap a rag around the crimp and slowly turn the line where you want.
I like the first idea...do it that way myself...

the second not so much.
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memper

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June 04, 2012, 03:03:02 PM
Well its mainly about the fittings angles. Thanks for the tips!
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Nomad

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June 04, 2012, 03:45:31 PM
Quote from: sofadriver on June 04, 2012, 02:39:02 PM
I always have someone (who understands the concept ) lightly squeeze the lever as I work with the banjo fitting. A few drops of fluid assures that no air got in.

Also, you can untwist the line by gently twisting it where it's crimped onto the banjo. I use a pair of common pliars that have a second griping area for round stuff. Just wrap a rag around the crimp and slowly turn the line where you want.

Second one will work with Speigler lines... not sure about others
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