Need caliper bolts recommendations

Started by Pedro-bot, November 04, 2010, 10:18:56 AM

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Pedro-bot

I'm rebuilding a '99 M750 using S2R 1K forks with 2 pot brembo calipers from a Paul Smart. I need recommendations on caliper bolts. I don't have the original bolts and need somewhere I can buy aftermarket bolts that will work. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
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He Man

theres tons of bolt stores online. the actual size is an M8x1.25 i believe. I am not 100% sure someone needs to check me on that.

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mookieo2

I picked some up at ACE hardware. They were the black ones. I think grade 12 hardness.

ducpainter

Quote from: He Man on November 04, 2010, 10:28:57 AM
theres tons of bolt stores online. the actual size is an M8x1.25 i believe. I am not 100% sure someone needs to check me on that.
I think they're M10.

Torque is around 30 lb/ft.
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Quote from: humorless dp on November 04, 2010, 06:11:33 PM
I think they're M10.

Torque is around 30 lb/ft.

They are definitely M10.
M10x1.25, 25mm long to be exact.

http://www.probolt-usa.com/Products/Monster_S2R_1000cc_05_Brake_Caliper_Front_Mount_Bolt_Kit
can't beat that price for the stainless kit.
the bolts are beautiful too, i have them.
316 stainless too, stronger than standard 8.8.
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Speeddog

Quote from: mookieo2 on November 04, 2010, 05:10:54 PM
I picked some up at ACE hardware. They were the black ones. I think grade 12 hardness.

Gotta point out that those black-oxide bolts will rust the first time they get wet.
If you're in a very dry climate, they may look OK for a while.

77154318B is an OEM bolt, ~$3 each.
< Not necessarily the right bolt for the job, just the first price I found. >
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While on the subject of bolts...I am replacing the rotors on my Monster and want to use fresh bolts.  Was thinking of a set of titanium ones (ooooh, blingy!), but good quality SS ones will do.  Size of those?
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Pedro-bot

Quote from: corey on November 04, 2010, 06:23:34 PM
They are definitely M10.
M10x1.25, 25mm long to be exact.

http://www.probolt-usa.com/Products/Monster_S2R_1000cc_05_Brake_Caliper_Front_Mount_Bolt_Kit
can't beat that price for the stainless kit.
the bolts are beautiful too, i have them.
316 stainless too, stronger than standard 8.8.

Nice. Thanks for the link.  [thumbsup]

Quote from: Speeddog on November 04, 2010, 06:33:00 PM
Gotta point out that those black-oxide bolts will rust the first time they get wet.
If you're in a very dry climate, they may look OK for a while.

77154318B is an OEM bolt, ~$3 each.
< Not necessarily the right bolt for the job, just the first price I found. >

Thanks for pointing that out. I was going to purchase some like that at Home Depot but I was more concerned with the strength of the bolts. Didn't know they are likely to rust. I live in a high humidity area.  :P
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mookieo2

Quote from: Speeddog on November 04, 2010, 06:33:00 PM
Gotta point out that those black-oxide bolts will rust the first time they get wet.
If you're in a very dry climate, they may look OK for a while.

77154318B is an OEM bolt, ~$3 each.
< Not necessarily the right bolt for the job, just the first price I found. >

They have been installed for over a year with little signs of rust and I've been in the rain with them. There is plenty of anti seize on them and I check the torque periodically. They're harder than stainless. I needed them in a rush so that's another reason why I have them.


Good Luck Pedro

BlackKat

I just updated the whole front end worth of bolts using stainless that were on the shelf at Fastenal...I think it cost me a whopping $8.00 or so...It was like 16 bolts that included the calipers. Don't use those black ones from the hardware store....just crap!

mookieo2

Quote from: BlackKat on November 07, 2010, 04:34:19 AM
I just updated the whole front end worth of bolts using stainless that were on the shelf at Fastenal...I think it cost me a whopping $8.00 or so...It was like 16 bolts that included the calipers. Don't use those black ones from the hardware store....just crap!

Their crap thats stronger than stainless.

BlackKat

Grade 12 from Ace? Doubtful...in any event, I've used Fastenal US made stainless on plenty of projects over the years and never had issue one of them breaking...If they do, they are insured. I doubt the asian made stuff is...

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