Baer Brakes Disc Brake Caliper Washer
Baer Brakes Disc Brake Caliper Washers
A brake hose connection is only as reliable as the seal at the banjo fitting. Baer Brakes, the Phoenix, Arizona performance brake manufacturer, offers caliper washers in the form of banjo crush washers. These small parts keep hydraulic pressure contained where a steel-braided hose meets a caliper. In the broader Disc Brake Caliper Washer category, Baer's offerings stand out because they are engineered alongside the calipers, hoses and rebuild kits they are meant to serve.
What Baer Brakes Offers in This Category
Baer lists its caliper washers under its Brake System Hardware product line. Examples include an M10 banjo crush washer sold in a 4-pack, noted for excellent corrosion resistance, and a 3/8-inch bonded crush washer. Both are universal-fit parts, which makes them useful across many caliper and hose combinations rather than being tied to one vehicle application.
Baer also packages washers with related hardware. Its M10-1.00 x 20mm banjo bolt and crush washer pack is made from high-strength steel to withstand high brake system pressures, and each pack includes enough washers for two calipers.
Why Crush Washers Matter
A crush washer works by deforming slightly as the banjo bolt is tightened, filling microscopic imperfections between the fitting and the caliper body. Once compressed, it has done its job and should not be trusted a second time. Baer's own installation and caliper rebuild instructions reflect this: they call for one copper crush washer on each side of the banjo fitting, two per caliper, and for discarding the old copper washers and using new ones when the hose is reconnected after a rebuild.
That guidance is worth following whenever you:
- Install new calipers or a complete brake system
- Swap in steel-braided hoses
- Rebuild calipers with fresh seals and abutment clips
- Open a brake line for any reason and want a leak-free reconnection
A Brand Built on Racing Experience
Baer's brake systems grew out of founder Hal Baer's racing background in the Corvette and World Challenge Series, and the company designs and manufactures its calipers in-house in Phoenix. That complete-system approach shows in the small details: the washers, banjo bolts and rebuild kits are designed to complement Baer's S4, 6P and other caliper families. For example, Baer's S4 caliper rebuild kits include crush washers along with EPDM rubber pressure and weather seals and stainless steel pad abutment clips.
Choosing the Right Washer
- Match the thread size: The M10 washers suit M10-1.00 banjo bolts, while the 3/8-inch bonded washer fits a different fitting size. Confirm your hose and caliper specifications first.
- Replace every time: Always fit new washers when a banjo connection is disturbed.
- Pair with the right bolt: If your banjo bolt is worn or damaged, a bolt-and-washer pack is a convenient way to refresh the whole connection.
- Torque carefully: Follow the torque guidance supplied with your caliper or hose kit so the washer seals without over-stressing the fitting.
For a leak-free brake hose connection on a performance caliper, the right washer is inexpensive insurance. Browse the Baer Brakes caliper washer selection here, or explore the full Baer Brakes catalog and the wider Disc Brake Caliper Washer category to compare options.