Sorry if this has been already covered. I couldn't find a specific thread on it. My calipers are currently off the car and I'll be putting them back on tomorrow.

At the end of the brake line is a little small connecting rod with a hole through it, through which the fluid flows. The rod is connected to the caliper via a 14mm bolt that also has a hole in it. I'm assuming that the hole at the end of the brake line has to line up with the hole in the 14mm bolt. How do I ensure that this is in fact the case? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Cheers.

 

the "connecting rod" is actually called a Banjo Fitting and the bolt with the hole in it, a Banjo Bolt.

The two holes don't have to be aligned. There is a space in the fitting going all the way around the bolt, which holds fluid. That way, if the holes aren't aligned, fluid can still get between them.

 

Thank you very much. I went ahead and just installed and everything is A-OK.

Cheers.