Piernas Flacas Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Hi Hubland, Yes, I wasn't careful I know. The screw is not tightening nicely, but the other one still is and it's keeping the caliper in place. What can I do to fix it? The fork is a 13-year-old RockShox Revelation. Thank you in advance.
David Marshall Posted January 27 Posted January 27 I would try to re tap the thread with the correct tap. Make sure that the hole is cleaned out well and try a new bolt. If that doesn't work you will have to fit a thread repair insert. For a one off probably best to get someone with a kit to fit it for you. Piernas Flacas and Schnavel 1 1
Adrian Fogg Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Take it to a local engineer and ask them to fit a Helicoil. Piernas Flacas and JoeMerida 1 1
RocknRolla Posted January 27 Posted January 27 One could possibly tap the existing hole with one size up. In other words, if it's an M6 bolt, get an M7 tap and carefully tap the hole. Piernas Flacas 1
RocknRolla Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Please report back on whichever route you take. Piernas Flacas and Zebra 1 1
David Marshall Posted January 27 Posted January 27 29 minutes ago, RocknRolla said: One could possibly tap the existing hole with one size up. In other words, if it's an M6 bolt, get an M7 tap and carefully tap the hole. I would rather go the insert route. A bigger bolt will influence the calliper adjustment. Piernas Flacas 1
CARANXCycleMobile Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Where are you based, If in Pta I can help Piernas Flacas 1
Andymann Posted January 27 Posted January 27 The best route will be as suggested - to have someone insert a helicoil for you. But if the thread is not totally stripped what you could do is to purchase an M6 x 20 Grub screw and then an M6 Nylock nut. Screw the grubscrew into the fork with some loctite studlock 270 and then use the Nylock nut on the grubscrew as the retainer for the brake caliper. Piernas Flacas 1
Schnavel Posted January 27 Posted January 27 3 hours ago, David Marshall said: I would try to re tap the thread with the correct tap. Make sure that the hole is cleaned out well and try a new bolt. If that doesn't work you will have to fit a thread repair insert. For a one off probably best to get someone with a kit to fit it for you. Take it to Dave and your problem will be solved Piernas Flacas 1
droo Posted January 27 Posted January 27 Helicoil or solid insert. I have done this many times, as as long as it's done properly will last as long as the fork. Piernas Flacas 1
Piernas Flacas Posted January 28 Author Posted January 28 21 hours ago, CARANXCycleMobile said: Where are you based, If in Pta I can help 19 hours ago, Schnavel said: Take it to Dave and your problem will be solved Thanks for the advice. I moved to Montagu almost a year ago, so I'll try van Tonder cycles in Robertson and see if they can help. Thank you all.
Piernas Flacas Posted January 28 Author Posted January 28 22 hours ago, RocknRolla said: Please report back on whichever route you take. Sure, will do.
Alouette3 Posted January 28 Posted January 28 If the bike shop can't do it, find an engineering works, good mechanics shop or often there is someone who offers a mobile service for inserts and helicoils. In the city there are loads of guys doing a mobile thread repair service. Piernas Flacas 1
Super Sywurm Posted January 28 Posted January 28 Drill a hole through the fork and use a cable tie. Piernas Flacas and Andymann 2
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