Helicoil on Brake caliper

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Howard Funnell, Apr 18, 2010.

  1. Howard Funnell

    Howard Funnell Guest

    I have been replacing front discs on a Vauxhall Zafira when I undid the
    calliper fixing bolt the bottom one was very very tight, when I refitted it
    and tightened it to 70lbs/per-foot the thread stripped. the calliper has the
    clearance hole in it and the hub carrier is threaded

    The bolt looks M12 but seems to have a different pitch. would it be
    acceptable to fit a Helicoil thread repair in this application? Given its
    importance Or would it be better to drill out to the next size and re-tap?

    Thanks
     
    Howard Funnell, Apr 18, 2010
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  2. Howard Funnell

    Peter Guest

    This is Front Brakes! the only safe fix is replacement parts. Breakers
    parts would be acceptable, but make sure the fit is good.
    Think of the down-side if the calliper came loose
     
    Peter, Apr 18, 2010
    #2
  3. Howard Funnell

    brian whatcott Guest

    What Peter said...

    Brian W
     
    brian whatcott, Apr 19, 2010
    #3
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