Brake caliper mounting question

If you don't mind my asking did you drill and tap the stripped hole to accept the threads of the oversized bolt?

I had that question too. And if the bolt was too long why not grind or cut off the excess so it would seat properly. To answer your question it's not going anywhere.

No, I didn't drill and tap. The bolt I installed is one of those self-threading ones that NAPA and other places sell.

The bolt is one of those self-threading oversized ones that NAPA and other places sell, to help guys that mess up like I did. When I compared the oversized bolt to the original one, they seemed of an equal length. What I should have accounted for is the excess material that the bolt cuts making its way in. It's got to go somewhere, and probably that's what's preventing the bolt from going all the way in.

If it were mine I would unscrew the bolt, clean out the threads in the hole and put it back together again. Surely screwing it in the second time wouldn't be as difficult would it? Or is the bolt a one time-use only deal?

But that's just me be>> If you don't mind my asking did you drill and tap the stripped hole to

Yes, it's one of those -- per the directions on the box, it is not recommended for reuse. And I'm not sure if a new one of those would work, if I unscrewed this one and cleaned up the whole. I was hoping I'd find someone here that has had experience with those oversize bolts.

Agreed. It's bugging me already, more so that it's my son's car. That's why I'm asking.

you can helicoil it. A helicoil will hold way more pressure than you think. I have installed a good thousand of them in fighter aircraft and the brake system is one of the places we install them in. Never seen one break from too much pressure yet. Normally the bolt will break before the insert. Just make sure you get Heli-coil Brand and not a cheap knock off. And get a free running. If you run a screw locking you will need a good quality bolt and not a parts store cheepo. As for them breaking with too much pressure. That is complete BS. The only thing you shouldn't use them for is when the parent threads need to seal a fluid with any pressure.

There is nothing wrong with using a helicoil. They are as strong or stronger then the original thread. I certainly wouldn't be using some sort of oversize universal bolt. These are brakes that we are talking about. Just fix it right. If you don't feel comfortable with the helicoil, then install a new spindle, or go get yourself one from a wrecking yard.

Ian

he probably means oversized threads.not the bolt itself?as long as it is tapped out right it is best fix.boy,a picture is worth a thousand words!!!!!!!!!