Bolts come in a multitude of shapes and sizes, from those designed to permanently attach elements to those designed to allow fluid transfer between parts. Banjo bolts are of the latter type and are used in applications ranging from plumbing to automotive brake systems. Consisting of a hollow body and spherical union, they are used to attach two elements together while still allowing fluid to transfer from one element to the other. Banjo bolts can be installed by hand in a few steps.
Instructions
- 1
Loosen the existing banjo bolt by turning it counterclockwise with a torque wrench.
2Unscrew the existing banjo bolt from its housing by hand and collect any washers installed with it.
3Thread the existing washers onto the replacement banjo bolt in the same configuration as the original bolt.
4Insert the tip of the replacement banjo bolt into the housing and tighten the bolt by hand.
5Tighten the banjo bolt to its manufacturer's specifications using a torque wrench. Do not exceed the manufactuer's recommend pressure, as banjo bolts are hollow, relatively fragile and can break if over-tightened.
