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Brembo caliper bolts (not mounting, but caliper joining)
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 2:10 pm
by wayno
Does anyone know where to source the bolts that hold the 2 halves of the calipers together? Mine look like they have been stored in salt, presumably due to wheel cleaner.
I read the thread in technical about service kits and have some seals on order (just in case), but I want to replace the bolts while I have them split. I don't really want to use normal stainless cap heads, partly because I like the gold coating and partly because I don't like how far the heads stick out.
I need a set for the rear too. And if anyone can give me the rear caliper seal numbers that would be great too.
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 4:39 pm
by mickt1964
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 7:53 pm
by wayno
The pro bolt link doesn't seem to work. Thanks for the other one though, I was looking at those type after I posted the question
Re: Brembo caliper bolts (not mounting, but caliper joining)
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:21 pm
by mangocrazy
wayno wrote:Does anyone know where to source the bolts that hold the 2 halves of the calipers together? Mine look like they have been stored in salt, presumably due to wheel cleaner.
I don't really want to use normal stainless cap heads, partly because I like the gold coating and partly because I don't like how far the heads stick out.
If you want the gold/yellow coating, the finish is called 'passivated'. You want high tensile steel, at least 8.8. I bought some when I renovated a set of calipers a couple of years ago, but can't remember where I got them from.
Personally I quite like the look of stainless, but if you're going for that, get the version of stainless that is equivalent to 8.8 - I think its A4-80 (not totally sure about that).
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:34 pm
by Aladinsaneuk
ask nooj
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:39 pm
by davebms
Aladinsaneuk wrote:ask nooj
yes thats where i got mine from no probs with them
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 5:14 pm
by Falconihlist
dito, but they can be a right twat to get the old ones out!
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2012 5:42 pm
by mangocrazy
Falconihlist wrote:dito, but they can be a right twat to get the old ones out!
Agreed - I've had to drill some out in the past.
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:44 am
by DavShill
What Alad sez - see Nooj but he's his hols just now.
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 9:42 am
by wayno
It's ok, I found some stainless ones. if anyone else needs some let me know as the more you buy, the cheaper they get.
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:25 pm
by bigun
Any more info Wayno? Could do with sorting out my Mille. It's sat outside while I build a garage on my house so looking a little in need of some tlc!
Cheers
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:01 pm
by wayno
They're just a std M8 x 40 cap head with a shallow cap on it.
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:34 pm
by davebms
wayno wrote:They're just a std M8 x 40 cap head with a shallow cap on it.
i dont think its that simple
they have to be the correct grade
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:45 pm
by wayno
As mangocrazy said, they need ot be A4 80 grade, you shouldn't use anything else (stainless wise) on brake components.