Quick Connects

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  1. Focused New Member

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    My quick connects are leaking all over the place as the orings are worn. They have only done about 150hrs. Is this normal and how can I maintain them better? Also can you change the o ring without replacing the Quick connect... if so a how to would be appreciated
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    What kind are you using? I've never had a problem with Parkers.
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    Got it sorted. The o rings were burred and I have ordered a heap from my local hydraulics disty. Haven't lubed them since I got them so that may be a very big reason for their small lifespan. LOL
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    Using very high heat and pressure on the bigger truckmounts will wear out your connects fast too. I wouldn't buy the "econo" couplers, try stainless for the males and safety connects for the females, they work pretty good for me!
    Richard Baldwin, Aug 7, 2011
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  5. Ara Klujian Moderator & TMF Repair Expert

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    Thats very common for the junk being sold at some of our distributors. Hydro force and Breco are JUNK!
    Ara Klujian, Aug 8, 2011
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