Brake Crush Washers

[EZ$]

I'm beginning to drive myself crazy trying to search on the internet for these parts. I have the 04 Mustang front brakes, and 90 T-Bird rear brakes, and I'm trying to determine what size crush washers I would need to get. I have to re-route the flexible lines, and re-position the banjo bolts, so all four will need to be loosened, and I've been told that the crush washers will all need to be replaced. No problem, I just can't find any info on what size I'd need for them. If you have any idea, it would be appreciated.

[Papa]

Rick,

I think they are 10mm -- any parts store should be able to confirm for 2004 Mustang brake setup.

Dave

[Bob Cowan]

Autozone sells them in a pack of 10.

[EZ$]

Bob, I was trying to remember what size I needed for these calipers. Any idea, or are all Ford crush washers the same size?

Dave, I didn't see your reply. I guess I take a trip to the local auto parts, and just pick them up there.

Thanks guys.

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Picked up copper crush washers for my oil pan from Amazon. They have a pretty good assortment of sizes some 1 & 2 day shipping.

[rich grsc]

Oh good lord, just walk into the local auto parts store and get what you need. You can buy different sizes, then return the ones that don't fit. Just don't get ordering stuff from Amazon and waiting 2 days, when it's right there on the shelf.:confused:

[seagull81]

Has anyone got the torque for those copper crush washers handy? I have seen several different posts with different specs.

[Papa]

I use the German torque spec for these: gutentight. Seriously, I tighten them until the washers deform and stop. Check for leaks and snug a bit if necessary.

[rich grsc]

I use the German torque spec for these: guttentight. Seriously, I tighten them until the washers deform and stop. Check for leaks and snug a bit if necessary.
90% of all bolts on these cars caring the same spec. ;)

[EZ$]

OK, I'm not sure, but I think I should get a prize for the dumbest question of the year! I have no excuses, I just wasn't thinking clearly. Sorry about that. Thanks for not flaming me to badly!

[CraigS]

I don't have a tq spec. I tighten them till I get nervous and then watch for leaks. Those banjo bolts have so little metal left in them I am always scared I will twist them off. One thing I have noticed (and I am glad EZ$ brought this up) is that I always use new washers. Sometimes I have gotten away w/ re-using them, but new ones seam to seal more easily. Also a line wrench makes it a lot easier to tighten them w/ rounding them off.
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Don't waste your money on a set. Just get one or two wrenches and they will do 98% of all of them. I have a fractional in 3/8-7/16 and a metric in 10mm-12mm and these two have gotten me through 50 yrs of playing w/ cars incl 20+ yrs as a Lexus line tech.

[BEAR-AvHistory]

100% on the wrenches. Have a Craftsman set since 1962.:)