Difference between revisions of "Rotor Bolt Upgrade"
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| − | Lots of brakes come with Torx bolts for fastening the rotor. This can lead to problems on the trail or at the races it the correct tool is not available. | + | ===Problem=== |
| + | Lots of brakes come with Torx bolts for fastening the rotor. This can lead to problems on the trail or at the races it the correct tool is not available. Most of these bolts provide very little interface with the tool leading to rounding off, compounding problems. | ||
===Replacement Hex Bolts=== | ===Replacement Hex Bolts=== | ||
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| + | M5(5x0.7) stainless steel allen cap screws should be used. 8mm long is perfect.<br> | ||
| + | [[Image:Rotor bolts.jpg]]<br> | ||
===Loctite=== | ===Loctite=== | ||
The best option for threadlocking rotor bolts is [http://tds.loctite.com/tds5/docs/242-EN.pdf Loctite 242] or it's relative [http://tds.loctite.com/tds5/docs/243-EN.PDF Loctite 243]. Both are commonly refered to as 'Blue Loctite'. | The best option for threadlocking rotor bolts is [http://tds.loctite.com/tds5/docs/242-EN.pdf Loctite 242] or it's relative [http://tds.loctite.com/tds5/docs/243-EN.PDF Loctite 243]. Both are commonly refered to as 'Blue Loctite'. | ||
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| + | [http://www.permatex.com/documents/tds/automotive/09178.pdf Permatex® Medium Strength Threadlocker BLUE] is fine to use as well.<br> | ||
| + | [[Image:Permatex-Medium-Strength.jpg]]<br> | ||
===Safety Wire=== | ===Safety Wire=== | ||
For most users, safety wire is not truely needed. Loctite properly use will work fine. For the aspiring downhill racer, safety wire may provide that added insurance that nothing will go wrong at the worst possible time. | For most users, safety wire is not truely needed. Loctite properly use will work fine. For the aspiring downhill racer, safety wire may provide that added insurance that nothing will go wrong at the worst possible time. | ||
| − | Safety wiring takes understanding and practice to get proper results. See: [[ | + | Safety wiring takes understanding and practice to get proper results. See: [[Safety_Wiring|Safety Wiring]] |
[[category:bicycle]] | [[category:bicycle]] | ||
[[Category:Brakes (Bicycle)]] | [[Category:Brakes (Bicycle)]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:32, 22 January 2007
Problem
Lots of brakes come with Torx bolts for fastening the rotor. This can lead to problems on the trail or at the races it the correct tool is not available. Most of these bolts provide very little interface with the tool leading to rounding off, compounding problems.
Replacement Hex Bolts
M5(5x0.7) stainless steel allen cap screws should be used. 8mm long is perfect.
Loctite
The best option for threadlocking rotor bolts is Loctite 242 or it's relative Loctite 243. Both are commonly refered to as 'Blue Loctite'.
Permatex® Medium Strength Threadlocker BLUE is fine to use as well.
Safety Wire
For most users, safety wire is not truely needed. Loctite properly use will work fine. For the aspiring downhill racer, safety wire may provide that added insurance that nothing will go wrong at the worst possible time.
Safety wiring takes understanding and practice to get proper results. See: Safety Wiring
