Quick Torque Spec Request
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Quick Torque Spec Request
Its taking a bit longer to get my FSM to me than I anticipated... Anyone have the spec for the caliper bolts that fasten to the slide bolts? And do I need thread locker?
TIA,
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1986
Last edited by 81c3; 04-26-2017 at 11:20 PM.
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81c3 (04-27-2017)
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- the FSM indicates to install NEW bolts. i'm sure the general specifies this for liability issues. (my 2-cents, FWIW) - if original bolts are inspected, and in good condition, cleaning and thread conditioning of existing hardware and the use of a quality (blue) thread locker (along with torque spec) should suffice.
Last edited by Joe C; 04-27-2017 at 06:01 AM.
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- the FSM indicates to install NEW bolts. i'm sure the general specifies this for liability issues. (my 2-cents, FWIW) - if original bolts are inspected, and in good condition, cleaning and thread conditioning of existing hardware and the use of a quality (blue) thread locker (along with torque spec) should suffice.
But I wonder why they don't recommend tossing the guide pins? The female threads will have some threadlocker on them as a result of the bolts simply being screwed into them. There are parts kits that include the bolt, guide pin, and the rubber seal and that probably what is used at a dealership when brake repairs are done. These kits are not unique to Corvette brakes, a wide variety of GM cars use them.
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But I wonder why they don't recommend tossing the guide pins? The female threads will have some threadlocker on them as a result of the bolts simply being screwed into them. There are parts kits that include the bolt, guide pin, and the rubber seal and that probably what is used at a dealership when brake repairs are done. These kits are not unique to Corvette brakes, a wide variety of GM cars use them.
Last edited by Joe C; 04-27-2017 at 12:36 PM.