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Stripped my caliper

Started by hobie, September 06, 2008, 08:38:03 PM

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hobie

I miscalculated the Nm to foot pounds conversion and way overtightened my rear brake caliper mount.  Result: stripped the thread on the mount, but not the bolt.  
Does anyone know a fix or source of a used replacement?  A new one is $433 at Bikebandit.
Hobie

Black \'98 Steamer.
It\'s not ugly, it\'s uglificent.

Mustang


this is what you want to fix the stripped threads with , they work great and will give a steel thread repair that is permanant , unlike a heli coil which will  screw up from repeated fastening and un fastening
You can get them from mcmaster carr online and they have several sizes to choose from .

Dr. Mordo

How much space is behind it?  Can you buy a longer bolt and put a nut on the back of the caliper?  Certainly buy grade 8 bolt/nut if you do this!  I might also use a drop of blue loctite.
1999 BMW F650

1996 Tiger

hobie

The disc is right behind, so there is no room for more bolt.  However, I looked at Bikebandit's price list more closely and discovered I just need the 'caliper carrier' (a wishbone-shaped holder) that is a mere $122.  

Mustang, does that coily thing have a name?

Thanks for your replies,
Hobie
Hobie

Black \'98 Steamer.
It\'s not ugly, it\'s uglificent.

Mustang

Quote from: "hobie"The disc is right behind, so there is no room for more bolt.  However, I looked at Bikebandit's price list more closely and discovered I just need the 'caliper carrier' (a wishbone-shaped holder) that is a mere $122.  

Mustang, does that coily thing have a name?

Thanks for your replies,
Hobie
They are called Metric Key-Locking Threaded Inserts and are page 3206 of the online catalog at McMaster -Carr
http://www.mcmaster.com