Stretch bolts

T.Hanson · Post by **T.Hanson** » Thu May 25, 2017 1:18 pm

I have read these are NLA, and very expensive. Coincidentally, I have rebuilt three sets of brake calipers and one engine using the same bolts I removed out of ignorance. I'll be danged if the cars haven't stopped nicely for five, ten years and the engine has run great for six, or whatever.
What's the deal ?

Mike W. · Post by **Mike W.** » Fri May 26, 2017 12:25 pm

Unless they snap or feel "wrong" when you're installing them I wouldn't worry about it. If you've wrenched a lot you can feel when a bolt is nearing it's limit.

PatinaBeforePolish · Post by **PatinaBeforePolish** » Fri May 26, 2017 4:02 pm

I just purchased new ones from Wallosthnesch. I think they were about $8 each.

Joe Boston · Post by **Joe Boston** » Fri May 26, 2017 6:28 pm

I purchased them here
https://www.belmetric.com/hex-bolts-cla ... 6nv2es38v5

make sure you get Grade class 10.9 they are the same as OEM.
if you doing a complete caliber rebuilt, I purchased the "O" rings at PMB Perforamce
http://www.pmbperformance.com/catalog/i ... 694936.htm

hope this helps

Mike W. · Post by **Mike W.** » Sat May 27, 2017 1:19 pm

I just did all 4 calipers a few months back and I think all the kits except one had the little O rings in there. So you might want to check the kits before ordering new O rings.