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Author Topic: Brake Caliper - How to lock bolts  (Read 2721 times)
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« on: May 13, 2005, 06:31:29 AM »
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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.  I cn't use a spring washer to lock it so what are my options?  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.

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« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2005, 08:48:06 AM »
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Loctite id the go.  "thread lock" is marked on the bottle.

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« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2005, 12:50:26 PM »
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Thanks Ken, as always quick and helpful Grin - I was hoping you would see this one.
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« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2005, 12:07:10 AM »
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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.
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« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2005, 04:13:56 AM »
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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.

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« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2005, 07:18:28 AM »
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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.

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« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2005, 08:31:54 AM »
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Mike
      loctite 264 is the one to use.

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