Hydraulic hose

[Knowledge]

What are the compatibility rules for all the hoses, banjos and bolts used to make up a hydraulic hose?

I seem to be buying components and then discovering that they don't fit together. I feel a bit stupid, but not so stupid that I can't ask for advice.

[coaster]

Good post Martin, I bought some hose a year ago without fittings but don't know what I need to complete it

[carlos fandango]

I posted this on the "other" forum

Well assuming itsall the same make ?

the outer plastic is trimmed off, then the nut goes on , then the braid is then "teased " off the nylon/plastic inner with a thin screwdriver or similar.
The "olive" then fits over the nylon inner and under the braiding .
then fit the banjo (or fitting) inside the nylon inner and bolt up
Clear as mud ?
If you put a couple of inches of heat shrink on first , then when its all fitted and leak tested , slide the heat shrink over the nut and shrink it on, it tidies it up, and covers where the outer has been trimmed

[HxPaul]

Ring BGC motorsport in Wisbech,Cambridgeshire.01945 466690 or go to there website www.bgcmotorsport.co.uk.They'll be able to fix you up with any length and fittings,all made with good quality Goodridge parts.

[Digger]

Some useful stuff here on a smaller scale..

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/w ... ose-27758/

[soullad]

Goodridge Buildaline is top quality too. Also Chiggy will supply you with what you need.

[Knowledge]

Carlos,

Perfectly clear description. In fact, looking at the line and banjo in the cold light of the morning, I realised that I needed to remove the outer plastic, tease the braid off the inner and fit the olive between the braid and the inner plastic.

OK, I need to buy another straight banjo, and then I can get to work. I may not have wasted to much money after all.

Others,

Thanks for the tips on suppliers. Yes, I should have gone to Chiggy first.

Martin