Rusty Caliper Bolts

[Tankbag]

My bike is in great nick for it's age, but, these bolts have suffered. So can I take them out one by one replacing them before I take the next one out without knackering the caliper or the need to bleed it ? and can I put stainless replacements in ?

Any help greatly appreciated

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[Mr Fro]

It's what I'd do.

[Tankbag]

It's what I'd do.

Thanks Mr Fro, have you done this with no probs ?

[Chrissb6]

Just crack them all off first, then swop them out one by one

[Mr Fro]

It's what I'd do.

Thanks Mr Fro, have you done this with no probs ?

Oh a car, yes.

[megawatt]

Should be ok mate. Probs only one O ring in there anyway. I'd keep the others tight while you swap one at a time. Tighten that one ,then swap another.

[Tankbag]

Should be ok mate. Probs only one O ring in there anyway. I'd keep the others tight while you swap one at a time. Tighten that one ,then swap another.

 

Thanks Alan

Cheers Chriss & Fro

[Tankbag]

I've read SS bolts don't have the same tensile strength as OE bolts, so, would anyone worry about this [emoji378] ??

[Chrissb6]

I've read SS bolts don't have the same tensile strength as OE bolts, so, would anyone worry about this [emoji378] ??

I wouldn't Mate, there only bolted into aluminium anyway the shear strength of the bolts is way outside anything you or the bike can throw at them.

If you've not brought them yet this might help

http://www.pro-bolt.com/stainless-steel ... W6_6XHbJgU

[Tankbag]

I've read SS bolts don't have the same tensile strength as OE bolts, so, would anyone worry about this [emoji378] ??

I wouldn't Mate, there only bolted into aluminium anyway the shear strength of the bolts is way outside anything you or the bike can throw at them.

If you've not brought them yet this might help

http://www.pro-bolt.com/stainless-steel ... W6_6XHbJgU

Thats great thanks Chriss [emoji3]

[megawatt]

Agree with Chris. Good quality A2 or A4 stainless bolts will be ok. Don't grease the bolt threads though, fit em dry.

[Tankbag]

Agree with Chris. Good quality A2 or A4 stainless bolts will be ok. Don't grease the bolt threads though, fit em dry.

Thanks Alan, this is going to be a fix for this year only as I deffo want to upgrade to nissin & adapter bracket for radial

[Chrissb6]

According to the reports the latest Busa which is fitted with Brembo's and a ABS system is a bit of a let down.The brakes are fine but apparently the ABS kicks in way to early.

I thought that the ABS should only kick in when you see God

[Tankbag]

According to the reports the latest Busa which is fitted with Brembo's and a ABS system is a bit of a let down.The brakes are fine but apparently the ABS kicks in way to early.

I thought that the ABS should only kick in when you see God

Yeah, I'd have thought that too tbh. I'm not unhappy with my brakes but I do have a trackday sorted for next year

[Chrissb6]

Hi mate the lads on the U/K Busa forum swear by these pads

Bendix Supersport MF186 apparently there as different as night and day from the stock pads.

I've fitted Bendix to the rear of mine and there's a definite improvement, will do the fronts when this set has worn out. This might be worth a punt before you launch yourself into a pricey calliper change.

Double check these pads are correct for your bike if you go out and buy.

Chris