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Title: Stripped Thread on Brake Caliper Mount
Post by: Sparky84 on April 19, 2020, 07:48:04 PM

Well it's not the bolt but the hole the mounting bolt goes into on the front brake caliper!

Can I use a heli coil or a time sert to repair the thread or get another caliper as it is a critical part.

I definitely don't want to try a nut, there just isn't space.

Cheers
Alan

Title: Re: Stripped Thread on Brake Caliper Mount
Post by: oldktmdude on April 19, 2020, 08:52:48 PM

G'day Al, use a Helicoil mate, you'll find that the thread will not strip out again. I did the rear caliper on my FJ about 3 years ago and have not and will not have the same problem again.
Regards Pete. :good2:

Title: Re: Stripped Thread on Brake Caliper Mount
Post by: CutterBill on April 19, 2020, 10:09:24 PM

Yes, either one will work just fine. I use both but prefer the TimeSert.
Bill

Title: Re: Stripped Thread on Brake Caliper Mount
Post by: Sparky84 on April 19, 2020, 10:40:47 PM

Thanks Pete and Bill, puts my mind at ease. :i_am_so_happy:

Cheers
Alan

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