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Caliper Bolts..... Nooj
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:43 pm
by DavShill
I want to change the caliper bolts on my bike and I'm not sure what I need to buy. The originals are looking tatty now.
I want the 4 bolts (2 each side) that secure the caliper to the foot of the fork and I also want the 8 bolts (4 each side) that hold the caliper halfs together.
I'm sure loads of people have already done this so can I have some recommedations please. Want to go stainless (or titanium) but don't understand the issue with tensile strength etc.
Nooj (or someone else) can you advise/supply?
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 8:03 pm
by Samray
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:14 pm
by Falconihlist
I've got the probolts in my front calipers, well 7 out of 8, the last bolt won't come out as the hole has been rounded off, and I need to extract it. Happened with the rear caliper as well. All I can say, is make sure you have the right size tool to remove them as the old ones round off very easily.
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:34 pm
by DavShill
Thanks Chaps that's helpful. See if Nooj comes along or I'll pm him.
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:26 pm
by Falcopops
I've already posted this, but since it's space age bling I'm gonna do it again.
I got some nice gold titanium caliper mounting bolts at less than half price (pro-bolt sell off) lighter than the lightest thing in light land.
Totally unnecessary, but what the hell!
Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:38 pm
by Nooj
Will get back to you tomorrow
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:39 pm
by Falco Frank
The bolt measurement tool looks interesting for this task:
http://www.tastynuts.com/Products/Tools
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:57 pm
by paddyz1
You used to get something similar in a cheap tap and die set years ago. Don't know if you still can
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:06 pm
by Nooj
For the same tensile strength as the stock items you'll need either grade 5 titanium or A4 stainless, both of which Pro-Bolt do as standard.
Pro-Bolt price - My price
Caliper mount bolts
Ti: £40.61 £38.58
ss: £18.16 £17.25
Caliper pinch bolts
Ti: £61.27 £58.21
ss: £24.66 £23.43
Postage
£2.99 FREE!
If you order the titanium ones I'll chuck in the Pro Gauge tool as a freebee as well.
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:01 pm
by DavShill
Cheers Nooj - see PM
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:06 am
by DavShill
Been away for a few days and returned to a little parcel of stainless bolts. Many thanks Nooj, pleasure doing business wiv ya.
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:28 am
by Nooj
Glad they turned up!