Re: Brake Caliper bolts

[rdh@sli.com (Robert D. Houk)]

   > 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
   ...
   >From my experience, and most others that I have talked to, the "use only 
   once" bolts are fine with some Loctite.  If you are really concerned, use 
   the "Red" which is for locking studs and bearings.  It won't come off.

I tend to agree with you with but one caveat -- flywheel, cylinder head,
etc bolts should probably be replaced rather than reused when so labeled.
They undergo extreme stress . . . 

					-RDH