FWIW I have never replaced the bolts mentioned, no problems yet in 3 vans, in 3 years. mike 87 westy
Richard O'Halloran wrote: > > I want to replace my front brake pads. Both Bentley and Haynes say that I > must use NEW self locking bolts when refastening the brake caliper housing. > Is that true?? Is that what everyone does?? What about using some of that > Loctite stuff to hold the old ones in there. I've seen it in various > strengths. I think the medium strength was hand tool removable. Could I > get away with just plain old anti-seize paste (I've got the Loctite). > > Thanx for this > > Rich > 90 Westy |
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