bolts

[kayz1 2,928]

Just a qwiky, just looking through the manual for torque settings for caliper bolts ( rear ) NC700.. the book says

(Rear brake caliper mounting bolt 1 8 22 (2.2, 16) ALOC bolt; replace with a new one. )

Any thoughts!  does anybody else replace them when they remove the caliper?

If so i need to get them ordered.

Lyn.

Edited August 14, 2017 by kayz1

[SteveThackery 3,090]

No, I never have.  I do Loctite them in, though (medium strength).

[embee 7,288]

No, haven't replaced mine  ............. yet. They've been in/out quite a few times.

The patchlok on them still makes them slightly stiff to turn, so they won't fall out even if they lose any torque, which they never do if tightened correctly and everything is clean when assembled.

As Steve says, a drop of low/mid strength Loctite etc will do the job if you feel happier. Just a drop will do, it's really to stop them dropping out if they are left loose, they won't loosen on their own if tightened correctly. (My opinion, your decision ultimately).

 

They are not torqued to yield so in principle will not have a limited number of uses. If you don't feel comfortable, fit new ones as recommended by Honda. They are covering themselves and their dealers fully, quite properly.

[kayz1 2,928]

Cheers for that chaps, i did not think i needed to replace then ( myself any way ) but not noticed that info before on caliper bolts.

Lyn.

[Tonyj 6,907]

You are doomed , they will drop off now they've said they won't :0) 

[Rick 236]

Only one point on brake bolts, I also never buy new ones unless after many removals they  stretch, I've had this before on Hondas, so it's not a bad idea to have a couple of new ones ready if you do a lot of miles. If you compare the old and new it's obvious if they have stretched as they are just a bit longer and will not torque up properly and could be danger.

[kayz1 2,928]

I will stick um int lathe and take 2mm off the ends

[kayz1 2,928]

The only problem with new bolts is, it makes a £27 pair of pads into a £50 job....have you seen the prices they charge for them....you'd think they had been made for the Aircraft industry instead of the remnants of an old Ford Escort

Lyn.