Alright so i got some oem brembos last night. In the process of swapping them onto my 08 base model.

I'm just using my stock brake lines i had on there for the time being.

I noticed that the banjo bolt that was in the non brembo front calipers are too long and do not thread all the way into brembo calipers. I checked several places today (autozone, o'reillys, advanced auto, northern tool, etc) for shorter banjo bolts and couldn't find anything.

Is this something the dealership will have?

I also have to get 2 rear caliper bolts because they disappeared.. Assuming dealership will have those as well.





this is far as the bolt will go

 

since it don't work anyways u can always cut it with a rethread kit already on backwords so when u take it off it fixes the threads...just an idea since as u say, that one doesn't work anyways

 

Can you be a little more specific? Cut what? and no threads are damaged.. so what you talking about?

 

Just a thought, maybe rubber spacers? i'm not sure if the extra thread is causing leaks or if you're just OCD like me and it needs to sit flawless

 

Yeah it will just run a higher chance of leaking if i do that. though about just stacking regular washers or cutting the bolt but i'd rather just get the correct length bolt if i can

 

As someone that did his brembo swap a couple years ago, I can tell you from experience that ur better of just getting the stoptech ss line kit like I did. I'd tried doing the same thing u are planning on doing (stacking washers) and it was a complete failure.
I'd rather spend an extra $200 for ss lines than damaging my calipers and wheels due to a brake fluid leaks

 

There have got to be people who have done the brembo swap, used stock lines, and not stacked washers lol. i mean, could i shave the bolt down?

 

Don't try cutting the bolt down. You should simply get the correct banjo bolts. They may be available separately from StopTech if you contact them.

 

when I did my akebono swap I bought some StopTech line from a member but lines were for another brakes I just bought them cause it was a steal.! alright when I tried them it had almost the same issue as you but I only had to add a washer and everything worked perfect not leaks until now. I'm guessing you can trim the bolt down as long as the bolt goes in smooth. so in small words the the cut would have to be even, almost perfect. i say just trim it and try to find a thicker washer because adding too many washers is not a good idea.

 

found a few local stoptech dealers within 40-50 miles of me. gonna try and get in touch with them and see what they can do for me.

 

good luck, I was trying to get the banjo bolt for the akebonos and they didn't helped me the guy at the customer service wanted me to buy the whole kit.

 

Check out CZP maybe, I purchased shorter rear banjo bolts from them for my akebonos. Not sure of the size difference to the brembos if any though

 

Stoptech makes shorter bolts for their bbk's. They sell them separately for $5 or so for the pair. I ordered mine through zeckhausen. Or you can shorten the factory bolt with a drill. Just get one slightly bigger than the bolt and drill down. It wont mess up the threads.

 

Any good auto parts store (napa, car quest ) should have banjo bolts in stock, even a hose supply shop will have them .

 

I'll check them. thanks.



I checked several places today. None had them. I'll check Napa tomorrow though. Thanks

 

i'm in the midst of doing something similar. I've been researching non-stop for the past month on parts needed, and reviews on SS lines, brake pads, rotors, etc.

Off the top of my head, someone on this forum once mentioned that the correct banjo length "should be" 18.75mm. Measure your banjo bolt and see if the length is correct, if not, you'll need to order new bolts. I know CZP sells separate Technafit banjo bolts:

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Coz @ CZP told me these would be what I need:

http://conceptzperformance.com/Cart/...171.76.157.202

Hopefully they get here before the weekend. I will update.

edit- lol just saw you added the same link.

 

Cutting a banjo bolt is not a good idea. Its secures the line and the hollow body transmits fluid. Hit up hardware stores or check online like some others suggested

 

cutting the bolt WILL work...however, you're putting your own life at risk. For a few extra bucks, you might as well pick up the correct banjos

 

Forgot to update this thread.. for anyone who may encounter this problem. I order the technabit bolts from CZP and they worked. Problem solved.


http://www.conceptzperformance.com/C...0266.249.73.37