Caliper Bolts..... Nooj

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DavShill · #1 Post by **DavShill** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 7:43 pm

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?

Samray · #2 Post by **Samray** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 8:03 pm

This help?

Falconihlist · #3 Post by **Falconihlist** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:14 pm

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.

DavShill · #4 Post by **DavShill** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:34 pm

Thanks Chaps that's helpful. See if Nooj comes along or I'll pm him.

Falcopops · #5 Post by **Falcopops** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:26 pm

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!

Nooj · #6 Post by **Nooj** » Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:38 pm

Will get back to you tomorrow

Falco Frank · #7 Post by **Falco Frank** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 1:39 pm

The bolt measurement tool looks interesting for this task:

http://www.tastynuts.com/Products/Tools

paddyz1 · #8 Post by **paddyz1** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 4:57 pm

iconic944ss wrote:The bolt measurement tool looks interesting for this task:

http://www.tastynuts.com/Products/Tools

You used to get something similar in a cheap tap and die set years ago. Don't know if you still can

Nooj · #9 Post by **Nooj** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 9:06 pm

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.

DavShill · #10 Post by **DavShill** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 10:01 pm

Cheers Nooj - see PM

DavShill · #11 Post by **DavShill** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:06 am

Been away for a few days and returned to a little parcel of stainless bolts. Many thanks Nooj, pleasure doing business wiv ya.

Nooj · #12 Post by **Nooj** » Sat Mar 12, 2011 11:28 am

Glad they turned up!