blue loctite on brembo caliper bolts?

w00tw00t · 04-20-2013, 06:46 PM

Hey guys. I am in the middle of changing pads on my brembo bbk.

Should I use blue loctite on the two main retaining bolts on my calipers?

1MOREMOD · 04-20-2013, 07:01 PM

They the ones that allow the caliper to float back and forth on the rotor? I never used any on oem pins.

w00tw00t · 04-20-2013, 07:04 PM

Huh float what? No these are two big ass bolts that get torqued to 85ftlb and hold the caliper to the axle

bigjae1976 · 04-20-2013, 07:11 PM

I use red Loctite on those bolts with my Stoptechs...that's what comes with the kit as well.

w00tw00t · 04-20-2013, 07:16 PM

That dumb bridge on the brembo caliper is making me wish I got stoptech instead. Anyone wanna swap their stoptech for my brembo?

Chriskm3 · 04-20-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by w00tw00t

That dumb bridge on the brembo caliper is making me wish I got stoptech instead. Anyone wanna swap their stoptech for my brembo?

There is an offer you won't follow threw with

w00tw00t · 04-20-2013, 07:21 PM

Lol

1MOREMOD · 04-20-2013, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by w00tw00t

Huh float what? No these are two big ass bolts that get torqued to 85ftlb and hold the caliper to the axle

Must be a different mounting system, oem slide on guide pins that connect to the axle mounting plate.

w00tw00t · 04-20-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Must be a different mounting system, oem slide on guide pins that connect to the axle mounting plate.

Interesting. Btw how is your car coming along?

1MOREMOD · 04-20-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by w00tw00t

Interesting. Btw how is your car coming along?

Slowly, but thats to be expected.

ranger22 · 04-20-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by w00tw00t

That dumb bridge on the brembo caliper is making me wish I got stoptech instead. Anyone wanna swap their stoptech for my brembo?

Not sure what your brakes look like, but i use this tool for my Porsche OEM Brembos. It works perfectly. Actually though, I don't struggle doing it with my fingers either. Just an idea...

http://www.pkvista.com/TraqJunk/

r53s65e90 · 04-20-2013, 10:12 PM

Don't use loctite! The manual says no. Here is a link. Torque specs inside.

Also punch out the top pin first (loaded pin). Otherwise it is very difficult (or impossible) to punch out. Lining up the caliper is not a problem if the pads are brand new. I did the procedure recently but don't remember any other tips anymore.

Stoptech should be easier to swap, but the monobloc is pretty easy too IMO.

w00tw00t · 04-20-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by r53s65e90

Don't use loctite! The manual says no. Here is a link. Torque specs inside.

Also punch out the top pin first (loaded pin). Otherwise it is very difficult (or impossible) to punch out. Lining up the caliper is not a problem if the pads are brand new. I did the procedure recently but don't remember any other tips anymore.

Stoptech should be easier to swap, but the monobloc is pretty easy too IMO.

GREAT TIMING

... I just got back from dinner (cheesecake factory burp!

) and was about to get wrenching on my calipers...

radiantm3 · 04-20-2013, 10:57 PM

Yea I just torque to 85. Never had issues with them loosening up.

w00tw00t · 04-20-2013, 11:54 PM

All done! turned out to be easy once I got past the first caliper..

*thank you* fellow trackaholics!

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w00tw00t Colonel 408 Rep 2,171 Posts Drives: 2016 MW M4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (13)	Huh float what? No these are two big ass bolts that get torqued to 85ftlb and hold the caliper to the axle
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w00tw00t Colonel 408 Rep 2,171 Posts Drives: 2016 MW M4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (13)	That dumb bridge on the brembo caliper is making me wish I got stoptech instead. Anyone wanna swap their stoptech for my brembo?
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r53s65e90 8300 19 Rep 573 Posts Drives: r53 s65e90 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	Don't use loctite! The manual says no. Here is a link. Torque specs inside. Also punch out the top pin first (loaded pin). Otherwise it is very difficult (or impossible) to punch out. Lining up the caliper is not a problem if the pads are brand new. I did the procedure recently but don't remember any other tips anymore. Stoptech should be easier to swap, but the monobloc is pretty easy too IMO.
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w00tw00t Colonel 408 Rep 2,171 Posts Drives: 2016 MW M4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (13)	All done! turned out to be easy once I got past the first caliper.. thank you fellow trackaholics!
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