Date:         Sun, 11 Jul 1999 09:59:45 -0400
Reply-To:     mike <mayfly95@PAONLINE.COM>
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From:         mike <mayfly95@PAONLINE.COM>
Subject:      Re: Installing new brake pads in 90 Westy
Comments: To: Richard O'Halloran <ohalloran@IATRONET.NET>
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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