NotSoBigBen Posted February 14, 2008 Share So before I commit myself to a lost cause is it possible to have a stripped thread in this area of a brake caliper repaired? I have heard things like 'heli-coils' and 'sleeves' mentioned in passing but no definite yes or no. Anyone know if it can be done? Where in the Centurion area perhaps? Any idea how much? ThanksBen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanJ Posted February 14, 2008 Share Just a thought but can you not put a longer bolt right through with a nut on the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted February 14, 2008 Share IanJ - unfortunately very little space between that and the rotor! Nice idea though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overlord Posted February 14, 2008 Share Heli coil would be the best option. Try a company called WURTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted February 14, 2008 Share By the looks of that, that's a M6 thread, common size, same as stem bolts etc. I could recommend two fixes here, depending what the area looks like that you need to screw it to. 1) Thread it out to an M8 hole and get the proper size bolt. I've got a threading kit but live nowhere near you.2) M6 = a "10" nut. Just put the bolt through the stripped hole and screw it into a 10 nut behind the hole, you might need a longer bolt though, luckily they are readily available. No. 2 might work best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted February 14, 2008 Share This is UBER last resort if nothing else works. One nicely tightened bolt will hold the caliper nicely in place. Then, strap a decent size zip/cable tie through the hole and TIGHTEN IT big time. I am sure it won't go anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted February 14, 2008 Share Go bigger like Azionic said. M8. Or the Heli coil will work as well. That is how they repair alu manufolds when its stripped. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted February 14, 2008 Share http://s3.amazonaws.com/advrider/hitit.gif Twice. Spinnekop2008-02-14 05:39:08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Big H Posted February 14, 2008 Share Ben is the thread totally stripped. Sometimes a tap wil "recut" the thread making it possible to set your bolt again. Otherwise a helicoil should do the trick. I am a little worried about the amount of "flesh" you have to work with there. The expert who installs the helicoil will be able to tell. Phone these guys:- http://www.classifiedadds.co.za/from_stripped_threads_to_new.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with no name Posted February 14, 2008 Share Go bigger like Azionic said. M8. Or the Heli coil will work as well. That is how they repair alu manufolds when its stripped. Good luck! Who can like to be Azionic? ... kyk vir my.... nee rerig ou, met een vinger nou.... QWERTY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted February 14, 2008 Share Saw that one before...bummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted February 14, 2008 Share Go bigger like Azionic said. M8. Or the Heli coil will work as well. That is how they repair alu manufolds when its stripped. Good luck! Who can like to be Azionic? ... kyk vir my.... nee rerig ou' date=' met een vinger nou.... QWERTY [/quote'] Kyk bietjie in die verte.....dis Sondag. Ek gaan jou breek seun. http://s3.amazonaws.com/advrider/bmwrider.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with no name Posted February 14, 2008 Share Go bigger like Azionic said. M8. Or the Heli coil will work as well. That is how they repair alu manufolds when its stripped. Good luck! Who can like to be Azionic? ... kyk vir my.... nee rerig ou' date=' met een vinger nou.... QWERTY [/quote'] Kyk bietjie in die verte.....dis Sondag. Ek gaan jou breek seun. http://s3.amazonaws.com/advrider/bmwrider.gif Waar in die verte? so, uhm, 500 meter miskien? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Big H Posted February 14, 2008 Share Go bigger like Azionic said. M8. Or the Heli coil will work as well. That is how they repair alu manufolds when its stripped. Good luck! Who can like to be Azionic? ... kyk vir my.... nee rerig ou' date=' met een vinger nou.... QWERTY [/quote'] Kyk bietjie in die verte.....dis Sondag. Ek gaan jou breek seun. http://s3.amazonaws.com/advrider/bmwrider.gif Waar in die verte? so, uhm, 500 meter miskien? Kinners!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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