calliper bolts

[georgenewman1]

will 8.8 grade allen bolts be sufficient to hold the callipers and carriers on or do i need higher spec???? cheers guys

[rpjg1975]

I have used the original bolts but sure someone will be along with the info :D

[AshG]

8.8 is fine but make sure you put locktight on them and take a picture as iva will want proof of locking mechanism if they see new bolts.

[jiwillia]

8.8 is fine but make sure you put locktight on them and take a picture as iva will want proof of locking mechanism if they see new bolts.

Would new bolts with spring washers be acceptable for IVA:confused:
Cheers John

[AshG]

not sure on that one the manual states must have a locking mechanism. all the mass car manufactures use thread lock so if its good enough for them its good enough for me

what i do know was not having anything was another item on my fail sheet :D

[georgenewman1]

what other bolts does this apply to, i have taked on the bolts for the diff and gearbox mounts, and a few other things, do they need locks or is it just the brakes, cheers

[RAYLEE29]

the original bolts are 10.9's
Ray

[flyerncle]

Drill and lockwire them,very visible !

[RAYLEE29]

I keep correcting myself when talking about my kit car/ chassis oops there i go again!! its a homebuild! all built/fabricated by Me
Ray:)

[flyerncle]

Struck a nerve somewhere :p

[RAYLEE29]

Yeah only in my head though :p

[Big Vern]

Caliper bolts are usually 10.9 grade and should be secured with heat resistant thread lock.
I would also replace suspension bolts as they're fairly critical as well.


BV.