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**70STOVEBOLT** · 08-23-2018, 01:34 PM

Is the banjo bolt the same between drum brakes and disc brakes? I am converting to front discs Johnny Cash style and am collecting all the parts first before I begin the project. If they are the same, I will just reuse the ones from the drum brake wheel cylinders. Thanks in advance for any replies.

rynobuilt · 08-23-2018, 10:29 PM

drum brakes don't use a banjo bolt, the hose will thread directly onto the wheel cylinder, maybe your asking about if it will connect to the hard /soft line junction? in that case you'd have to make sure you get the correct sized fittings for the new disc hose to match up. most after market hoses for disc use the common 3/8x24 but you can find them in the 7/16 size.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 08-24-2018, 08:52 AM

Thank you for the reply rynobuilt. I feel like an idiot now. It's been a few years since I replaced the hoses, and I didn't remember they thread in directly. I have new hoses for the conversion, and I have calipers on order, but I don't think the calipers come with the bolts. I searched the site and cannot find a definitive answer on what length the banjo bolts need to be. I also searched the web and none of the big box auto parts stores have a listing for banjo bolts for a 1972 C/10, which is the application I am using to buy all the parts to make the disc conversion.

**Boog** · 08-24-2018, 09:38 PM

Maybe check a Wagner or Raybestos or Rockauto site.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 08-24-2018, 10:07 PM

No dice

rynobuilt · 08-25-2018, 12:03 AM

you'll probably use the 7/16" ones.
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Searc...njo%20Fittings

**Jason Banks** · 08-25-2018, 08:34 PM

I used Dorman 484200

firedemon · 08-25-2018, 10:51 PM

I have an extra hose kit with the banjo bolts , compression washers that came with my conversion kit fit gm calipers from 71 -87 I went with stainless steel ones you can have for the price of the ride

**70STOVEBOLT** · 08-26-2018, 09:51 AM

How long are the hoses? I bought short ones from Autozone

firedemon · 08-26-2018, 10:56 AM

I will have to check later today dont have them here at home now

firedemon · 08-28-2018, 07:39 PM

sorry took so long the package says 16 inch

**70STOVEBOLT** · 08-29-2018, 07:55 AM

My hoses need to be much shorter than that. I will pass, but I appreciate the offer.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 08-29-2018, 12:45 PM

Thanks for all the replies, I found that Dorman p/n 484-203.1 (7/16-20 x 1 1/16) worked for me with Autozone p/n 88466 hoses.

08-23-2018, 01:34 PM	#1
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,210	Brake banjo bolt question Is the banjo bolt the same between drum brakes and disc brakes? I am converting to front discs Johnny Cash style and am collecting all the parts first before I begin the project. If they are the same, I will just reuse the ones from the drum brake wheel cylinders. Thanks in advance for any replies. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23

08-23-2018, 10:29 PM	#2
rynobuilt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: sw mo Posts: 11	Re: Brake banjo bolt question drum brakes don't use a banjo bolt, the hose will thread directly onto the wheel cylinder, maybe your asking about if it will connect to the hard /soft line junction? in that case you'd have to make sure you get the correct sized fittings for the new disc hose to match up. most after market hoses for disc use the common 3/8x24 but you can find them in the 7/16 size.

08-24-2018, 08:52 AM	#3
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,210	Re: Brake banjo bolt question Thank you for the reply rynobuilt. I feel like an idiot now. It's been a few years since I replaced the hoses, and I didn't remember they thread in directly. I have new hoses for the conversion, and I have calipers on order, but I don't think the calipers come with the bolts. I searched the site and cannot find a definitive answer on what length the banjo bolts need to be. I also searched the web and none of the big box auto parts stores have a listing for banjo bolts for a 1972 C/10, which is the application I am using to buy all the parts to make the disc conversion. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23

08-24-2018, 09:38 PM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 12,951	Re: Brake banjo bolt question Maybe check a Wagner or Raybestos or Rockauto site. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-24-2018, 10:07 PM	#5
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,210	Re: Brake banjo bolt question No dice __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23

08-25-2018, 12:03 AM	#6
rynobuilt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: sw mo Posts: 11	Re: Brake banjo bolt question you'll probably use the 7/16" ones. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Searc...njo%20Fittings

08-25-2018, 08:34 PM	#7
Jason Banks Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TX Posts: 1,517	Re: Brake banjo bolt question I used Dorman 484200

08-25-2018, 10:51 PM	#8
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: Brake banjo bolt question I have an extra hose kit with the banjo bolts , compression washers that came with my conversion kit fit gm calipers from 71 -87 I went with stainless steel ones you can have for the price of the ride

08-26-2018, 09:51 AM	#9
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,210	Re: Brake banjo bolt question How long are the hoses? I bought short ones from Autozone __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23

08-26-2018, 10:56 AM	#10
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: Brake banjo bolt question I will have to check later today dont have them here at home now

08-28-2018, 07:39 PM	#11
firedemon Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: @ Posts: 890	Re: Brake banjo bolt question sorry took so long the package says 16 inch

08-29-2018, 07:55 AM	#12
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,210	Re: Brake banjo bolt question My hoses need to be much shorter than that. I will pass, but I appreciate the offer. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23

08-29-2018, 12:45 PM	#13
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,210	Re: Brake banjo bolt question Thanks for all the replies, I found that Dorman p/n 484-203.1 (7/16-20 x 1 1/16) worked for me with Autozone p/n 88466 hoses. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Coming soon: EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 Last edited by 70STOVEBOLT; 09-10-2018 at 05:01 PM.



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