Dealing with rusting bolts?

[Danwarb]

I went to my local supplier a couple of days ago, got 4x A2 Stainless bolts for the calipers, all for the princely sum of £2.  Probolt wants £5 per bolt!!!

Hi Jaydub,

Replacing these rusty old bolts for a start would be great !

Whats the size and category of bolt I'm asking for?

[bemusedinsojo]

My solution to ugly, standard fasteners is simply to clean them up and colour them black with a sharpie, which works amazingly well.  Do the whole fastener before assembly and retouch once fitted.

This speaks to my inner tightwad (cheapass, skinflint, etc enter your regional name for one who won't spend money or cries when it has to be spent).

[JayDub]

Hi Jaydub,

Replacing these rusty old bolts for a start would be great !

Whats the size and category of bolt I'm asking for?

I would take one of each to a supplier and ask them to match them. 

[Danwarb]

I would take one of each to a supplier and ask them to match them. 

Hi Jaydub,

Yes your right, simple really ! I actually have a proper 'Nut & Bolt' dealer here in Brighton (south coach of the UK) which have a massive stock.

I noticed the bolts around the disk brakes are very 'iron' filled I guess to offer similar heat expansion to the disk brakes. Their a unique shape that this nut and bolt shop couldn't match, have you found alternative suitable bolts for these?

[Timbox2]

Hi Jaydub,

Yes your right, simple really ! I actually have a proper 'Nut & Bolt' dealer here in Brighton (south coach of the UK) which have a massive stock.

I noticed the bolts around the disk brakes are very 'iron' filled I guess to offer similar heat expansion to the disk brakes. Their a unique shape that this nut and bolt shop couldn't match, have you found alternative suitable bolts for these?

Aint cheap but http://www.squaredeals-ltd.co.uk/polished-stainless-steel-replacement-disc-bolt-l18mm-priced-individually-7153-p.asp

[Danwarb]

Aint cheap but http://www.squaredeals-ltd.co.uk/polished-stainless-steel-replacement-disc-bolt-l18mm-priced-individually-7153-p.asp

Ahhhh NICE ! Never thought a bolt would would float my boat so much !

So I'd need 6 per disk, thats 12 x £3.99 which totals £47.88 for the front disks, another £23.94 for the rear disk . . . I'm beavering and saving !

[JayDub]

These look good on the front spindle:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PROTECTIVE-COVER-CAPS-FOR-HEXAGON-NUTS-BOLTS-SCREWS-BLACK-PLASTIC-FREE-P-P-/161276119711?var=&hash=item258cce4a9f:m:mitIfnwzAxiA-q8zIM6LClQ

[Danwarb]

These look good on the front spindle:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PROTECTIVE-COVER-CAPS-FOR-HEXAGON-NUTS-BOLTS-SCREWS-BLACK-PLASTIC-FREE-P-P-/161276119711?var=&hash=item258cce4a9f:m:mitIfnwzAxiA-q8zIM6LClQ

Hi Jaydub,

Thanks for this but the nuts on the dink brake are allen heads and the 'star' bolts that hold the callipers in place have 'star' heads on them.

These caps cover classic hexagonal top bolts.

Or am I incorrect?

[Sin_Tiger]

He's talking about the plastic cover for the spindle nuts as in the picture.

[Danwarb]

He's talking about the plastic cover for the spindle nuts as in the picture.

Ah ! Maybe that big yellow arrow has something to do with it !

[Sin_Tiger]