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snowman
22-06-2007, 22:40
Does anyone know the thread pitch and dia of the front caliper mounting bolts please?

thanks

Chris H
23-06-2007, 11:35
you need to use a tap or you just need the bolts? Cos I have spare bolts.

snowman
23-06-2007, 11:43
Im just being a tart Chris really and want to replace them with stainless,lol

Chris H
23-06-2007, 11:48
i wouldn't, stainless bolts just break all the time. I certainly wouldn't trust em there matey.

snowman
23-06-2007, 11:56
oh,ive replaced most of the hub bolts with stainless,they got a higher tensile strength rating though?

Chris H
23-06-2007, 11:58
powerflow etc always use them on the exhausts, I like them cuase they just twist right off saving me time and effort.

I have found every stainless fastner I have used either galls, snaps or strips.

snowman
23-06-2007, 12:00
lol,point taken,ill keep originals on mate