In the process of reading the service manual for the 2016 RTL and came across: "Install caliper with NEW screws." What's up with that? All of the videos forums that I have read say nothing about replacing bolts. Another question is the replacement of the retaining clip for the retaining screw on the pads. Again no mention in the videos of this either. Please let me know your thoughts on this.
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Rear wheel replacement and brake pad change
- Thread starter Mjhitman
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I haven't replaced any bolts or screws in the three times I have had the rear apart. I understand the thinking behind those recommendations, but I just clean them well and use BLUE Loctite when installing. If the threads or the head of the bolt/screw shows damage I would replace simply because forcing a damaged fastener will damage other parts. Do whatever gives you peace of mind.
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
Well you can if want ...... personally I've never done it..... This recommendation is not just for Spyders, I find almost anything that is assembled today says about the same thing .... In " lawyer speak " it's CYA so you don't get Sued ..... jmho .... Mike
Woodaddict
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YES, I have had my caliper bolts out 3 times in 33,000 miles. All mc's have that wording on caliper bolts, front fork bolts, or anywhere that uses removable locktite that might wear OFF and cause a failure to stop or safety issue. I can still feel the resistance when turning back in, on bolt and ID threads of the locktite still in place. I just torque back to spec
BertRemington
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Mjhitman -- these are not torque-to-yield bolts and therefore may be reused, preferably with Blue Loctite as suggested above.
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