Steering, Brake & Suspension Specialists

Brake Hose Installation Tip

Incorrect (backwards) installation of the caliper brake hose will prevent the banjo fitting from properly sealing, ultimately causing
the hose fitting to leak. To ensure a proper seal, the fitting must be installed with the stepped side facing “OUT”. Test fit before
installing banjo bolt—hose fitting shoulder should not touch caliper.

CORRECT 5
5. Properly installed and tightened, no
portion of the brake hose fitting (other
1 3
than the copper washer) should come
1. Banjo-style rubber brake hoses with 3. Always use copper compression wash- in contact with the caliper body, as
an offset fitting must be installed with ers on both sides of the banjo fitting. shown. (photo 5)
the notched side facing outward in (photo 3)
order to attain a complete, proper PLEASE NOTE: The installer needs to make sure that nothing can
seal. (photo 1) make contact with a brake hose, caliper, or other brake component
at any point through the entire range of steering and suspension
movement. The installer also needs make sure none of the steer-
ing or braking components can become bound or jammed at any
time through the range of suspension or steering movement.

GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS:

1/4″ grade 5 10lb/ft 1/4″ grade 8 14lb/ft
2 5/16″ grade 5 19lb/ft 5/16″ grade 8 29lb/ft
3/8″ grade 5 33lb/ft 3/8″ grade 8 47lb/ft
2. The reference marks indicate “top” 7/16″ grade 5 54lb/ft 7/16″ grade 8 78lb/ft
and “bottom” of the banjo fitting; the 1/2″ grade 5 78lb/ft 1/2″ grade 8 119lb/ft
9/16″ grade 5 114lb/ft 9/16″ grade 8 169lb/ft
stepped side (top) faces outward,
INCORRECT
5/8″ grade 5 154lb/ft 5/8″ grade 8 230lb/ft
allowing the bottom to seal tight onto 4
NOTE: With 18” and larger wheels we recommend 1/2”
wheel studs. The larger the wheel diameter, the greater the
the caliper without coming in contact force is on the wheel studs. Please inquire about replace-
with the fitting’s crimped shoulder. 4. Installed backwards, as shown, the ment wheel stud kits available from CPP.

(photo 2) shoulder of the hose fitting will come

in contact with the caliper, causing the
banjo to crush the compression washer
at an angle, ultimately leading to fluid
leaks. (photo 4) For technical assistance, refer to our Brake & Steering Tech
Guide, visit our website for installation instructions, or call
and speak to one of our knowledgeable customer service
reps at (714) 522-2000.

Classic Performance Products, Inc. 714.522.2000 | fax 714.522.2500

378 E. Orangethorpe Ave. | Placentia, CA 92870 | www.classicperform.com Rev. 1/21/2015