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Title: Brake pipe to caliper
Post by: TheBoy on 10 March 2014, 18:28:37
Guess its a banjo, with 2 copper washers? Washers should be replaced rather than reused?
Title: Re: Brake pipe to caliper
Post by: Andy B on 10 March 2014, 18:33:37
 ??? Can't remember  ???
Title: Re: Brake pipe to caliper
Post by: henryd on 10 March 2014, 18:42:03
Guess its a banjo, with 2 copper washers? Washers should be replaced rather than reused?

If the washers look good heat them up and quench to anneal,good to go again then :y
Title: Re: Brake pipe to caliper
Post by: TheBoy on 10 March 2014, 19:11:10
Guess its a banjo, with 2 copper washers? Washers should be replaced rather than reused?

If the washers look good heat them up and quench to anneal,good to go again then :y
That requires tools. For 2 or 3 quid, I'll just buy some if they cant be reused as-is :)
Title: Re: Brake pipe to caliper
Post by: TheBoy on 10 March 2014, 19:23:13
I should point out this is rear caliper, and I can't find part number for rear. Can anyone remember if it is a banjo type setup?
Title: Re: Brake pipe to caliper
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 March 2014, 19:24:56
I should point out this is rear caliper, and I can't find part number for rear. Can anyone remember if it is a banjo type setup?
Nope, rigid brake pipe screws straight into caliper :y

Front is banjo and two washer jobbie on the end of the flexible brake hose... ::)
Title: Re: Brake pipe to caliper
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 March 2014, 19:25:50
Finally the details ::)

http://workshop-manuals.com/vauxhall/omega-b/h__brakes/rear_wheel_brake/brake_caliper/repair_instructions/brake_caliper_rear_wheel_brake_remove_and_install_or_replace/
Title: Re: Brake pipe to caliper
Post by: Nick W on 10 March 2014, 19:26:36
Guess its a banjo, with 2 copper washers? Washers should be replaced rather than reused?

If the washers look good heat them up and quench to anneal,good to go again then :y
That requires tools. For 2 or 3 quid, I'll just buy some if they cant be reused as-is :)

Take one to your local hydraulics supplier where 2 or 3 quid will buy enough for all of us to use for the rest of these cars lifetimes. As for tools, pliers and the gas stove should do the job.
Title: Re: Brake pipe to caliper
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 March 2014, 19:26:51
Google is your friend btw. Always worth a search before posting. ;) ;D
Title: Re: Brake pipe to caliper
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 March 2014, 19:28:50
Guess its a banjo, with 2 copper washers? Washers should be replaced rather than reused?

If the washers look good heat them up and quench to anneal,good to go again then :y
That requires tools. For 2 or 3 quid, I'll just buy some if they cant be reused as-is :)

Take one to your local hydraulics supplier where 2 or 3 quid will buy enough for all of us to use for the rest of these cars lifetimes. As for tools, pliers and the gas stove should do the job.
TB isn't allowed gas... :D Or pliers.

Google is your friend btw. Always worth a search before posting. ;) ;D
Now look what you've started ::)
Title: Re: Brake pipe to caliper
Post by: Seth on 10 March 2014, 19:29:55
Nope, rigid brake pipe screws straight into caliper :y

Front is banjo and two washer jobbie on the end of the flexible brake hose... ::)

As in:

(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/IMG_0526.jpg)

 ;)
Title: Re: Brake pipe to caliper
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 March 2014, 19:30:27
See... just like that :y
Title: Re: Brake pipe to caliper
Post by: TheBoy on 10 March 2014, 19:47:13
How does it seal? A taper?
Title: Re: Brake pipe to caliper
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 March 2014, 19:55:40
How does it seal? A taper?

Olive on a flaired pipe end iirc. Basic plumbing type thing.
Title: Re: Brake pipe to caliper
Post by: TheBoy on 10 March 2014, 19:56:18
How does it seal? A taper?

Olive on a flaired pipe end iirc. Basic plumbing type thing.
And no need to change olive?
Title: Re: Brake pipe to caliper
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 March 2014, 19:56:33
So I think it all re usable. I think.
Title: Re: Brake pipe to caliper
Post by: chrisgixer on 10 March 2014, 19:58:22
Not a good pic

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OPEL-OMEGA-REAR-RIGHT-CALIPER-BRAKE-PIPE-/380152270960?_trksid=p2054897.l4275
Title: Re: Brake pipe to caliper
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 March 2014, 20:18:09
Iirc the flair is effectively the olive :y

Remove pads.
Slacken caliper bolts.
Crack open brake pipe nut.
Remove caliper bolts.
Unscrew and remove the brake pipe.
Quickly attach brake pipe to new caliper.
Refit caliper bolts and tighten.
Tighten brake pipe.
Refit pads.
Bleed caliper.

Bish, bash, bosh, job's an apple munching loon :y

Actually typing it out makes it sound complicated ;D
Title: Re: Brake pipe to caliper
Post by: TheBoy on 10 March 2014, 20:37:52
Merci Bucket boys and girls :)