Bolts for calipers?

sneekyparrot · 20-08-12, 08:45 PM

Think I would just measure them up and order some decent stainless items instead of the stock items. Loads of fastner suppliers out there.

Cheers

Fred68 · 21-08-12, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sneekyparrot

Think I would just measure them up and order some decent stainless items instead of the stock items. Loads of fastner suppliers out there.

Cheers

Stainless bolts should never be used for safety critical fixings like brake or suspension fixings!!
Those parts should only held in place with a bolt that meets or exceeds the manufacturers specification !!
Stainless bolts meet very few stress tests.

petet16 · 21-08-12, 11:13 AM

Stainless bolts are too brittle to use for brakes or suspension.

sneekyparrot · 23-08-12, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by petet16

Stainless bolts are too brittle to use for brakes or suspension.

ok, i only ever used titanium on my bike builds but i guess thats a little pricey lol.
just think there must be a better solution than stock rusty items???

Paul

petet16 · 23-08-12, 05:14 PM

Maybe, I just copper grease all the bolts and live with the rusty heads, although I have had some success dipping bolt heads and nuts in Bilt Hamber Hydrate 80 it turns them a satin Black and does seem to keep the rust at bay.