
disk mounting bolts
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disk mounting bolts
took my disks off and discovered a previous bodger has been at work.one retaining bolt on each disk was basicly held in with loads of thread lock no thread at all.any ideas on a solution gents cheers 

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Re: disk mounting bolts
thats about what i thought watty,cheers 

Re: disk mounting bolts
For a disc mounting bolt I would helicoil for the most strength.
Re: disk mounting bolts
Good call Mr Spokes
. Probably pick up a decent front wheel for little money! 


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- bazzashadow
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Re: disk mounting bolts
+1NZSpokes wrote:For a disc mounting bolt I would helicoil for the most strength.
or new wheel
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Re: disk mounting bolts
i was thinking of just going for a fresh wheel.you can pick them up cheep enough.and i dont like taking chances with brakes.helicoil etc would have to be perfectly lined up.
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Re: disk mounting bolts
I've got a helicoil kit if you want to try it..countrymick wrote:i was thinking of just going for a fresh wheel.you can pick them up cheep enough.and i dont like taking chances with brakes.helicoil etc would have to be perfectly lined up.
And some second hand disk mounting bolts.
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Re: disk mounting bolts
cheers ian your a star,that would save me a lot of hastle 

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Re: disk mounting bolts
one of my brake calibre bolts is heli coiled after I stripped the thread.
an engineer that I know done it.
don`t think he would of done it if he didn`t trust it.
I try not to think about it
an engineer that I know done it.
don`t think he would of done it if he didn`t trust it.
I try not to think about it
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Re: disk mounting bolts
ok thanks to ian,my wheel is now sound big thanks
i have decided to try a pair of black shadow discs from south wales as a cure for my vibes.i will try and get some picks up when they arive and i get them fitted.im all for helping out small home companys so should be worth a try...
