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Stripped Thread on Brake Caliper Mount

Started by Sparky84, April 19, 2020, 07:48:04 PM

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Sparky84

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
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2

oldktmdude

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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:
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CutterBill

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April 19, 2020, 10:09:24 PM
Yes, either one will work just fine. I use both but prefer the TimeSert.
Bill
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Sparky84

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April 19, 2020, 10:40:47 PM
Thanks Pete and Bill, puts my mind at ease.  :i_am_so_happy:


Cheers
Alan
1984 FJ1100
1979 Kawasaki Z1300
1972 Honda CB750/4 K2
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