Brembo caliper bolts (not mounting, but caliper joining)

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wayno · #1 Post by **wayno** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 2:10 pm

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.

mickt1964 · #2 Post by **mickt1964** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 4:39 pm

See here

http://www.pro-bolt.com/motorcycle/apri ... ?cat=29685

and here

http://www.a2a4.com/acatalog/SOCKET_CAP ... 84_A2.html

wayno · #3 Post by **wayno** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 7:53 pm

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

#4 Post by **mangocrazy** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:21 pm

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).

Aladinsaneuk · #5 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:34 pm

ask nooj

davebms · #6 Post by **davebms** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:39 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:ask nooj

yes thats where i got mine from no probs with them

Falconihlist · #7 Post by **Falconihlist** » Wed Aug 01, 2012 5:14 pm

dito, but they can be a right twat to get the old ones out!

#8 Post by **mangocrazy** » Wed Aug 01, 2012 5:42 pm

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.

DavShill · #9 Post by **DavShill** » Thu Aug 02, 2012 10:44 am

What Alad sez - see Nooj but he's his hols just now.

wayno · #10 Post by **wayno** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 9:42 am

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.

bigun · #11 Post by **bigun** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:25 pm

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

wayno · #12 Post by **wayno** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 1:01 pm

They're just a std M8 x 40 cap head with a shallow cap on it.

davebms · #13 Post by **davebms** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:34 pm

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

wayno · #14 Post by **wayno** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 3:45 pm

As mangocrazy said, they need ot be A4 80 grade, you shouldn't use anything else (stainless wise) on brake components.

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Brembo caliper bolts (not mounting, but caliper joining)

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