front guide pin bolt
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Le Mans Master
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From: Rockledge FL
front guide pin bolt
Ok here is what I have, today the top guide pin bolt on my front left caliper backed itself out while going to work. i ve never messed with them so either previous owner didnt loctite used ones back in or whatever but anyway. the car is stuck on the side of the road and the dealer wont be able to get me new ones for a few days. just so i can get the car home, what size is the guide pin bolt. i have read it is m8x1.25 but i dont know how long it is. i just need a bolt that will fit the threads so i can get it back in the driveway until the dealer can get me new GM guide pin bolts back in.
Thanks,
Thanks,
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Lake Tapps WA.
I believe the 1.25 is actually the thread pitch not the length. I also don't think it's just a regular metric bolt. It is a specialty fastener made for calipers. You can get them at an auto parts store. Did it just back out or fall out and is gone?
Disc Brake Caliper Guide Pin
Part Number: 14121
Line: BHH
UPC: 85499150733
Disc Brake Caliper Guide Pin
Part Number: 14121
Line: BHH
UPC: 85499150733
Last edited by C5FORFUN2; Nov 3, 2011 at 09:39 PM.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Rockledge FL
yeah it just backed out for some reason or another. it had aftermarket rotors on it when i bought it a year ago. PO must have not used loctite. i was driving to work this morning and heard the unmistakable noise of something bouncing under the car and then i started hearing the sound of the caliper bouncing against the inside of the wheel. anywhooo. i know it uses a special bolt. I have new ones on order from the dealer. napa has the m8*1.25 pitch threads but they are not sure of the length.
16 or 20mm
or for the 15 mile limp trip from the parking lot i left it in to home that 4mm wont matter enough to make a difference?
16 or 20mm
or for the 15 mile limp trip from the parking lot i left it in to home that 4mm wont matter enough to make a difference?
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,490
Likes: 257
From: Lake Tapps WA.
yeah it just backed out for some reason or another. it had aftermarket rotors on it when i bought it a year ago. PO must have not used loctite. i was driving to work this morning and heard the unmistakable noise of something bouncing under the car and then i started hearing the sound of the caliper bouncing against the inside of the wheel. anywhooo. i know it uses a special bolt. I have new ones on order from the dealer. napa has the m8*1.25 pitch threads but they are not sure of the length.
16 or 20mm
or for the 15 mile limp trip from the parking lot i left it in to home that 4mm wont matter enough to make a difference?
16 or 20mm
or for the 15 mile limp trip from the parking lot i left it in to home that 4mm wont matter enough to make a difference?
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 5,284
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From: Rockledge FL
Thanks,
this is the last thing I need. i deploy in 5 days. new GM bolts will be here tomorrow. so i can fix it right at home. I just need to get it home.
I go the oriellys part number, sad thing is the nearest oriellys is in Orlando an hour away
this is the last thing I need. i deploy in 5 days. new GM bolts will be here tomorrow. so i can fix it right at home. I just need to get it home.
I go the oriellys part number, sad thing is the nearest oriellys is in Orlando an hour away
