[saylor01]

I hope this is the right term, but I need to loosen the bolts so I can turn my cables slightly downward on my handlebars. I installed the genmar risers and it's pretty tight. I've never loosened one of these before and I'm concerned that when I do fluid will come out and air will go in. anyone, anyone, bueller.

 

[test-reg]

If you are quick and loosen just enough all will be well, if not you will get practice bleeding. Do protect the paint work just in case.

 

[Desmo Stu]

I hope this is the right term, but I need to loosen the bolts so I can turn my cables slightly downward on my handlebars. I installed the genmar risers and it's pretty tight. I've never loosened one of these before and I'm concerned that when I do fluid will come out and air will go in. anyone, anyone, bueller.

Not a big deal to loosen them a little(like howie said), but I'll give you one tip. Make sure the 2 bolts that holds the master cylinders to the bars are tight. If not, the banjo bolts can be tough to get loose. [thumbsup]

 

[test-reg]

Since I thought these are what held banjos together I will not chime in

 

[altersys]

make sure to tighten them down a little extra (not a lot) after loosening to "re-crush" the crush washers as you've broken the initial seal. After doing this, watch closely for a couple days to make sure air isnt getting in. It shouldnt unless you just dont tighten them back up enough.

 

[Bug]

just replace them, and bleed. not sure retightening is a good idea.

 

[greenmonster]

just replace them, and bleed. not sure retightening is a good idea.

Disagree. Done like Norm dozens of time w/o problems.

 

[test-reg]

just replace them, and bleed. not sure re-tightening is a good idea.

Though replacing is the proper thing to do you would then definitely have to bleed not to mention finding proper crush washers. A quick loosen/tighten is commonplace and usually problem free

 

[64duc]

Though replacing is the proper thing to do you would then definitely have to bleed not to mention finding proper crush washers.

NAPA carries all different sizes of these washers.

 

[punker248]

I've had no problem loosening and tightening mine several times. You can't do everything by the book, you'd go crazy.

 

[saylor01]

I'll give it a run tomorrow. Thanks for the help guys. [thumbsup]

 

[Cyclopes]

As long as u dont get air in the system u shud be fine, even if it drips a little.the only way air would get in is if you squeeze the brake lever, pushing the fluid out, and then release it , which would suck air in from that banjo bolt. Just as long as you loosen it a little. Good luck.