I have torana calipers on my front end and the allen key head bolt that allows the caliper to slide when the brakes are used keeps coming loose. Â I cn't use a spring washer to lock it so what are my options? Â I have never used lock tite before, if this is suitable, which one of the many types available would be most suitable? Any tips for using it would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Burnsy
Loctite id the go. "thread lock" is marked on the bottle.
Ken
Thanks Ken, as always quick and helpful ;D - I was hoping you would see this one.
I have two types of loctite at home (not sure if it's the loctite brand), a red "permanent" one and a blue "service" one. From what I've read the blue one locks the thread, but not so tight that it is unserviceable.
on loctite..
Discovered a range of locitite strengths at my local coventry's a while back.
super lock, medium,
stud lock, nut lock
I dont use super strength it seems too strong.
rather I use medium stregth and mark the bolt with a white marker. If it loosens I see the marks fall out of alignment.
Cheers
Ed
Got some locktite brand thread ock today that has brake clalipers listed on the back in the use for category. Ed, that is a great suggestion about the white marker and I will be following your lead on it.
Burnsy
Mike
loctite 264 is the one to use.
Cheers
Sarge