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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 12:43 PM
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Caliper Pin/Screw

I was changing my front brakes pads, and i got to the left wheel and noticed that both of the caliper screws were stripped? im not sure what to do?
Old Aug 14, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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Re: Caliper Pin/Screw

heli-coil thread repair kit. You can get them @ hardware/ auto parts stores. Have to buy new bolts too. Try to get Grade 8 bolts.

Or go to a salvage yard and yank the caliper braket and bolts off another car.
Old Aug 14, 2006 | 04:27 PM
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Re: Caliper Pin/Screw

Im sorry i wasnt more clear. its actually the hole where the hex bolt goes that stripped. when i put the hex bolt in the screw and it justs spins.
Old Aug 15, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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Re: Caliper Pin/Screw

Take a small hammer and tap on the head of the bolt/pin until you get a nice metal to metal sound when try tightening them. Often times the pin will not insert all the way and you can't get the first thread to ingage.
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