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Brake Caliper bolts


Thanks to everyone who responded to my "Noisy Fuel Pump" question - I have
ordered the new pump and will probably replace the old one after I check
the current draw as per Bentley.

Now, on to the new subject...

I will be replacing the front and rear brake pads on my '87 5000 TQ soon
(with Repco MetalMasters by the way). The Bentley manual says that the
self-locking brake caliper bolts MUST be replaced by new ones with the
pad change. Is this necessary? Talking to my local Audi dealer parts
person and also to Linda at Carlsen, both said that it is not
necessary - they don't do it at the dealerships. The suggestion was to
use locktite (thread sealer) on the threads. Apparently, the new bolts
just come with blue loctite on them. 

Anyone have experience with these? Opinions?
TIA.

Zafer

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Zafer Mehmood				   AT&T Bell Laboratories
zm@mhcnet.att.com			   Murray Hill, NJ