So, how safe is it to reuse them ?

Replacing some brake hoses today (not on a Buell) and I've been supplied the wrong banjos and cannot locate any more that I can go and pick up today. I've got new washers so I'm going to have to use the existing bolts.

But do I really need to change the banjos at a later date ?

Discuss ...

No.

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Only the copper washers need to be changed or annealed.

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08 Specialized Langster

If you're reusing Banjo bolts with an unknown history, always check the lateral drilling across the top, isn't distorted (I've seen ones with microscopic tears/cracks starting). If there's any of this, then they've previously been over tightened and need binning.
If not, then they're fine to reuse

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I'm always wary of grungy cross drillings too - even of known history. Frankly I think bubbles tend to hide in there if they can. I confess I do not like banjos/bolts - I'd rather use forged couplings.

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Why? Does he owe someone money?

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'98 M2 Razorback, it's a keeper.

Cool.

Did check them before re using them.

But they were HD parts and we all know the quality of some of their stuff!