Re: Brake Caliper bolts

[Robert Phillips <r3rfp@dax.cc.uakron.edu>]

On Fri, 3 Feb 1995, Robert D. Houk wrote:

>    ...
>    >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 . . . 

You are absulutely right!  I would never dream of using cylinder head 
bolts over again.  The reason is that the bolts stretch when they are 
installed.  This renders the bolt weak, and one is unable to get the 
proper torque spec. when reusing.  My comments referred ONLY to bolts 
that are "use-only-once" for self-locking purposes.  I figured one of you 
would call me on this.
			---Bob