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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 04:56 PM
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Default Rear caliper hose copper ring or not
hi

perhaps a stupid question

regarding the hose on the rear caliper do i need to use a copper ring ?

it s conical so i would say no

but i see a small gap when hose is locked
so i hesitate

thanks for your help
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Old Jul 20, 2018 | 05:14 PM
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Defo nothing on the calipers end, cannot remember on the other end, I want to,say yes but not 100%

Can you google images of after market hoses and see if they have them.
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No, just screwed in.
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