Brake Caliper Bolts - SV650.org

fizzwheel · 10-04-10, 12:45 PM

Is Copper slip OK to use on these when fitting new ones ? Its the bolts that hold the caliper to the front forks that I need to replace.

I suspect the answer is yes, but I would like to double check.

Spikenipple · 10-04-10, 12:50 PM

I'd be more inclined to use threadlock than copperslip! As the weather is just turning nice, seizing then in won't (read: shouldn't) be much of a problem so just clean the caliper threads up nicely and stick some locking compound on a few turns of the bolt.

10-04-10, 12:57 PM

do what the manual states. note torque values are usually for none lubricated threads so putting copperslip on them would mean you would actually achieve a higher value than indicated.

that is if you use a torque wrench!

mister c · 10-04-10, 01:03 PM

I put copperslip on mine, havent had any problems in about 30 years

10-04-10, 01:13 PM

aye to be fair its probably not going to make a blind bit of difference.

Sir Trev · 10-04-10, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyBrad

aye to be fair its probably not going to make a blind bit of difference.

It will when you come to try and take them off and they shear 'cos they're seized in...

A bit of Coppaslip and the right torque will be fine.

timwilky · 10-04-10, 05:49 PM

I always use locktight on them

fizzwheel · 10-04-10, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Trev

It will when you come to try and take them off and they shear 'cos they're seized in...

Which is precisley why I need new caliper bolts. One was completely seized in the caliper and now has a nut welded to the top of it. The other 3 some tw*t in one of the garages I have taken my bike to at some point has rounded the heads off on.

garynortheast · 10-04-10, 08:48 PM

I've done all the things you're not supposed to do with the brake caliper bolts on my baby gixer. I've used stainless caphead allen bolts and put copperslip on the threads and they've never moved or shown any sign of shear stress. I did torque them up though.

11-04-10, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garynortheast

I've done all the things you're not supposed to do with the brake caliper bolts on my baby gixer. I've used stainless caphead allen bolts and put copperslip on the threads and they've never moved or shown any sign of shear stress. I did torque them up though.

If they had, you probably still wouldn't be here to post that, but I know what you mean Gary

Copaslip for me too.

10-04-10, 12:45 PM	#1
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Brake Caliper Bolts Is Copper slip OK to use on these when fitting new ones ? Its the bolts that hold the caliper to the front forks that I need to replace. I suspect the answer is yes, but I would like to double check. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

10-04-10, 12:50 PM	#2
Spikenipple Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire Posts: 490	Re: Brake Caliper Bolts I'd be more inclined to use threadlock than copperslip! As the weather is just turning nice, seizing then in won't (read: shouldn't) be much of a problem so just clean the caliper threads up nicely and stick some locking compound on a few turns of the bolt. __________________ Had: K7 SV650S in Candy Sonoma Red Now: MT-09 My old SV South & West Surfer

10-04-10, 12:57 PM	#3
AndyBrad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Brake Caliper Bolts do what the manual states. note torque values are usually for none lubricated threads so putting copperslip on them would mean you would actually achieve a higher value than indicated. that is if you use a torque wrench!

10-04-10, 01:03 PM	#4
mister c Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Crewe, Cheshire Posts: 2,326	Re: Brake Caliper Bolts I put copperslip on mine, havent had any problems in about 30 years __________________ Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/croozenooze/ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/colin.hughes.1213?ref=tn_tnmn Yoo Toob https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjG...eMWUx4Ud2dK-yA

10-04-10, 01:13 PM	#5
AndyBrad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Brake Caliper Bolts aye to be fair its probably not going to make a blind bit of difference.

10-04-10, 05:49 PM	#7
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Brake Caliper Bolts I always use locktight on them __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

10-04-10, 08:48 PM	#9
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,677	Re: Brake Caliper Bolts I've done all the things you're not supposed to do with the brake caliper bolts on my baby gixer. I've used stainless caphead allen bolts and put copperslip on the threads and they've never moved or shown any sign of shear stress. I did torque them up though.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
What size caliper bolts?	rowdy	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	1	30-08-09 02:18 AM
GSXR caliper bolts/braided brake lines	Bunks	Stuff Wanted	11	28-08-09 09:22 AM
Where can I buy caliper mounting bolts?	Binky	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	4	07-08-08 10:46 AM
Front caliper bolts.	Mark_h	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	4	13-03-08 02:00 PM
Rear Brake Caliper Retaining bolts WARNING	derbybiker	SV Talk, Tuning & Tweaking	11	07-10-04 01:00 PM