When fastening the brake and clutch lines, is it okay to use aluminum crush washers or are they too soft? I see aluminum used for drain plugs but copper is used for the hydraulic lines. Reason I'm asking....fresh out of copper crush washers.
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Copper vs Aluminum crush washers
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Petrus
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Use annealed copper or what the manufacturer fitted.
Btw ´copper crush washers´???
Btw ´copper crush washers´???
Star-Lord
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Copper is a malleable metal vs Aluminum which often leads to cracks and fractures due to its rigidity characteristics..
Perhaps consider reusing the existing Copper washer in a pinch..?
I typically order 4 to 5 extra washers when purchasing supplies for DIY maintenance task..
Perhaps consider reusing the existing Copper washer in a pinch..?
I typically order 4 to 5 extra washers when purchasing supplies for DIY maintenance task..
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Copper can be reused no problem. Resoften and presto.
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In a bind - soften and reuse.
Routine maintenance - replace.
Routine maintenance - replace.