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30-05-05, 06:10 PM

hi,while putting hel lines on i stripped a thread on the caliper

,is there any repair i can do,the 1st 2 lines went on o.k.then this happened

30-05-05, 06:49 PM

you could try drilling it out and fitting a heli coil.

Richie · 30-05-05, 07:06 PM

I would consider you get professional help....
After all Your brakes are the most important part of you Bike...

ps. heli coil might work but brake fluid is strange stuff and likes to leak through certain types of metal after a period of time, Me I wouldn't do it . I would be tempted to buy a new caliper..

30-05-05, 07:23 PM

true Ritchie, never thought of that

30-05-05, 08:07 PM

hi,cheers for the advice i"d thought about heli coils but needed to see a mate for more advice,with it being the brakes i"m lookin for a new caliper

TSM · 30-05-05, 08:25 PM

the thread on the calipers dont stop the fluid comming out thats the pressure on the banjo and the copper washers against the caliper. Get a heli coil, rethread the caliper and sort it out, should not be a problem at all. Make sure you put the copper washers on though.

M.C. · 30-05-05, 08:45 PM

you could always drill it out and tap it the next size up.

TSM · 30-05-05, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.C.

you could always drill it out and tap it the next size up.

no, i was told you only get banjo bolts in one size for metric & imperial.

31-05-05, 09:44 AM

i would recommend you buy a new caliper.... you don't want to mess around with brakes!!!!!!

timwilky · 31-05-05, 10:08 AM

Replace the caliper, I would not trust a helicoil for something as important as my brakes. Remember if it fails you will loose both your front brakes as there is no independant feed to each caliper.

There are usually some floating about on ebay, but get new seals just to be sure if you go this route.

How the heck did you manage to strip it? overtighten or cross thread

30-05-05, 06:10 PM	#1
lurcher Guest Posts: n/a	stripped thread hi,while putting hel lines on i stripped a thread on the caliper ,is there any repair i can do,the 1st 2 lines went on o.k.then this happened

30-05-05, 07:06 PM	#3
Richie fantabulas Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nr Durham Posts: 4,940	I would consider you get professional help.... After all Your brakes are the most important part of you Bike... ps. heli coil might work but brake fluid is strange stuff and likes to leak through certain types of metal after a period of time, Me I wouldn't do it . I would be tempted to buy a new caliper.. __________________ My Flickr photos

30-05-05, 08:07 PM	#5
lurcher Guest Posts: n/a	stripped threads hi,cheers for the advice i"d thought about heli coils but needed to see a mate for more advice,with it being the brakes i"m lookin for a new caliper

30-05-05, 08:25 PM	#6
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	the thread on the calipers dont stop the fluid comming out thats the pressure on the banjo and the copper washers against the caliper. Get a heli coil, rethread the caliper and sort it out, should not be a problem at all. Make sure you put the copper washers on though. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

31-05-05, 10:08 AM	#10
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Replace the caliper, I would not trust a helicoil for something as important as my brakes. Remember if it fails you will loose both your front brakes as there is no independant feed to each caliper. There are usually some floating about on ebay, but get new seals just to be sure if you go this route. How the heck did you manage to strip it? overtighten or cross thread __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

30-05-05, 06:49 PM	#2
daddy_sperm Guest Posts: n/a	you could try drilling it out and fitting a heli coil.

30-05-05, 07:23 PM	#4
daddy_sperm Guest Posts: n/a	true Ritchie, never thought of that

30-05-05, 08:45 PM	#7
M.C. Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: West Midlands Posts: 281	you could always drill it out and tap it the next size up.

31-05-05, 09:44 AM	#9
DeeJay Guest Posts: n/a	i would recommend you buy a new caliper.... you don't want to mess around with brakes!!!!!!

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