Stripped Threads Brake Post Mount
12-05-23, 09:31 AM
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Stripped Threads Brake Post Mount
So after a wheelset swap was readjusting my rear brake caliper and one of the bolts wouldn't tighten...threads stripped on the aluminum insert in my carbon frame. Found a longer bolt that is working for now. Apparently there were some good threads left deeper down the hole. Thinking I might want to try this product as I'm not sure there is enough material left for a helicoil. Thinking I may crack the mount if I insert a helicoil into it. Anyone use this before?
https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-23638.../dp/B01M1ECJ0E
https://www.amazon.com/Loctite-23638.../dp/B01M1ECJ0E
12-05-23, 12:39 PM
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I assume you're talking about a disc caliper? I would say skip the Loctite product or any other epoxy type fixes as your brakes need a stronger fix. Helicoil it or just keep using the longer bolt if you feel it's strong enough and it can handle the specified torque when tightening.
12-05-23, 12:52 PM
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Disc brake.
What's this rim brake thing you talk about?
See there is a similar product called Time-Sert. Maybe the longer bolt works for now.
What's this rim brake thing you talk about?
See there is a similar product called Time-Sert. Maybe the longer bolt works for now.
12-06-23, 09:00 AM
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This is why IS mount standard is superior.
The heli-coil is probably the best repair. Make sure to use a torque wrench next time.
The heli-coil is probably the best repair. Make sure to use a torque wrench next time.
12-06-23, 12:49 PM
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I doubt that there is enough metal to use a helicoil for repair. I would use the longer fastener and the form-a-thread, as long as it is a through hole with access to both sides. If it is a threadsert in a tube with no access the form-a-thread would not work properly.
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