Grade 5 for brake calipers?
02-11-2011, 11:41 PM
Racer
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Grade 5 for brake calipers?
Wife got me some Grade 5 bolts for the caliper since the store did not carry grade 8 in stock. Is it okay to use the lower grade or should I get grade 8??? Thank you...
02-12-2011, 12:16 AM
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NOT! Grade 8 only!
02-12-2011, 01:34 AM
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02-12-2011, 07:05 AM
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Go to another shop!
02-12-2011, 08:53 AM
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Thanks guys, the grade 5 looks inferior when compared again grade 8 ;-(. Maybe she does want my life insuranceS to kick in, hmmmmmm.
02-12-2011, 09:02 AM
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it's great to have a wife that gets you bolts. (just as long as she doesn't get your nuts).
02-12-2011, 09:07 AM
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Is she gonna help you bleed the brakes also? Sounds like a simple mix up..lol on the nuts!
02-12-2011, 11:22 AM
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grade 8 dude. nothing else will do.
02-11-2011, 11:41 PM
Grade 5 for brake calipers?
