I've got the quad-piston Shimano XTs and was thumbing through the installation guide and noticed the Shimano 'stop rings' . Little plastic caps with hooks that slide onto the caliper mounting bolts and hook the disc tabs. I don't have these, and don't have the slightest idea where to get them.
I have in the past lost a bolt holding my rear caliper which rendered my rear brake usuless for the rest of the ride.
I'm wondering what folks do about this issue. Loc- tite? Commercial products? Homemade solutions? Curious minds, etc...
Look forwarding to hearing the ingenious solutions .
"Alex" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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I've got the quad-piston Shimano XTs and was thumbing through the installation guide and noticed the Shimano 'stop rings' . Little plastic caps with hooks that slide onto the caliper mounting bolts and hook the disc tabs. I don't have these, and don't have the slightest idea where to get them.
I have in the past lost a bolt holding my rear caliper which rendered my rear brake usuless for the rest of the ride.
I'm wondering what folks do about this issue. Loc- tite? Commercial products? Homemade solutions? Curious minds, etc...
Loctite works..used on motorcycle brake caliper bolts from the factory. Use the blue so you can get them out again. The cap is more of a visual check I think..like safety wiring..you can visually see if your bolts are there and secure.
I've got the quad-piston Shimano XTs and was thumbing through the installation guide and noticed the Shimano 'stop rings' . Little plastic caps with hooks that slide onto the caliper mounting bolts and hook the disc tabs. I don't have these, and don't have the slightest idea where to get them.
I have in the past lost a bolt holding my rear caliper which rendered my rear brake usuless for the rest of the ride.
I'm wondering what folks do about this issue. Loc- tite? Commercial products? Homemade solutions? Curious minds, etc...
Look forwarding to hearing the ingenious solutions .
Thanks,
ashayk
The XT caliper mounting bolts come drilled for lockwire, and Shimano supply the lockwire with the brake kit.
Kinky Cowboy*
*Batteries not included May contain traces of nuts Your milage may vary
I've got the quad-piston Shimano XTs and was thumbing through the installation guide and noticed the Shimano 'stop rings' . Little plastic caps with hooks that slide onto the caliper mounting bolts and hook the disc tabs. I don't have these, and don't have the slightest idea where to get them.
I have in the past lost a bolt holding my rear caliper which rendered my rear brake usuless for the rest of the ride.
I'm wondering what folks do about this issue. Loc- tite? Commercial products? Homemade solutions? Curious minds, etc...
Look forwarding to hearing the ingenious solutions .
Thanks,
ashayk
The XT caliper mounting bolts come drilled for lockwire, and Shimano supply the lockwire with the brake kit.
not on the later versions - no drillings or wire. just use thread lock.
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Kinky Cowboy*
*Batteries not included May contain traces of nuts Your milage may vary
I've got the quad-piston Shimano XTs and was thumbing through the installation guide and noticed the Shimano 'stop rings' . Little plastic caps with hooks that slide onto the caliper mounting bolts and hook the disc tabs. I don't have these, and don't have the slightest idea where to get them.
I have in the past lost a bolt holding my rear caliper which rendered my rear brake usuless for the rest of the ride.
I'm wondering what folks do about this issue. Loc- tite? Commercial products? Homemade solutions? Curious minds, etc...
Look forwarding to hearing the ingenious solutions .
Thanks,
ashayk
The XT caliper mounting bolts come drilled for lockwire, and Shimano supply the lockwire with the brake kit.
not on the later versions - no drillings or wire. just use thread lock.
Mine are all BR-M755 model, presumably from your post the 756 come without the drilling and lockwire. It's a simple enough thing to drill the bolt heads and get some lockwire from your local motorcycle race shop if you want the extra security.
Kinky Cowboy*
*Batteries not included May contain traces of nuts Your milage may vary
On 22 Apr 2004 23:06:13 -0700, [email hidden] (Alex) wrote:
>I've got the quad-piston Shimano XTs and was thumbing >through the installation guide and noticed the Shimano >'stop rings' . Little plastic caps with hooks that slide >onto the caliper mounting bolts and hook the disc tabs. >I don't have these, and don't have the slightest idea >where to get them. > >I have in the past lost a bolt holding my rear caliper >which rendered my rear brake usuless for the rest of >the ride. > >I'm wondering what folks do about this issue. Loc-tite? >Commercial products? Homemade solutions? Curious minds, >etc... > >Look forwarding to hearing the ingenious solutions . > >Thanks, > >ashayk
The XT caliper mounting bolts come drilled for lockwire, and Shimano supply the lockwire with the brake kit.
not on the later versions - no drillings or wire. just use thread lock.
Mine are all BR-M755 model, presumably from your post the 756 come without the drilling and lockwire. It's a simple enough thing to drill the bolt heads and get some lockwire from your local motorcycle race shop if you want the extra security.
Is it common for caliper mounting bolts to come loose? My Avids came with a thread filling substance on them. Is that enough to keep them from vibrating loose?
"Kinky Cowboy" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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Mine are all BR-M755 model, presumably from your post the 756 come without the drilling and lockwire. It's a simple enough thing to drill the bolt heads and get some lockwire from your local motorcycle race shop if you want the extra security.
"Kinky Cowboy" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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Mine are all BR-M755 model, presumably from your post the 756 come without the drilling and lockwire. It's a simple enough thing to drill the bolt heads and get some lockwire from your local motorcycle race shop if you want the extra security.
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Easy?!? Ahem... :-p Former owner of safety-wired GSXR- 750...
Yeah, I also wondered if the mysterious Mr Kinky had ever actually drilled a hardened bolt through the head himself before calling that "simple".
They are a readily available fastener. If you want to safety- wire the assembly I'd just buy those bolts.
-- Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org Open every day since 1 April, 1971
> On 22 Apr 2004 23:06:13 -0700, [email hidden] (Alex) > wrote: > > > >> I've got the quad-piston Shimano XTs and was thumbing >> through the installation guide and noticed the Shimano >> 'stop rings' . Little plastic caps with hooks that >> slide onto the caliper mounting bolts and hook the >> disc tabs. I don't have these, and don't have the >> slightest idea where to get them. >> >> I have in the past lost a bolt holding my rear caliper >> which rendered my rear brake usuless for the rest of >> the ride. >> >> I'm wondering what folks do about this issue. Loc- >> tite? Commercial products? Homemade solutions? Curious >> minds, etc... >> >> Look forwarding to hearing the ingenious solutions . >> >> Thanks, >> >> ashayk > > > > > The XT caliper mounting bolts come drilled for > lockwire, and Shimano supply the lockwire with the > brake kit.
not on the later versions - no drillings or wire. just use thread lock.
Mine are all BR-M755 model, presumably from your post the 756 come without the drilling and lockwire. It's a simple enough thing to drill the bolt heads and get some lockwire from your local motorcycle race shop if you want the extra security.
Is it common for caliper mounting bolts to come loose? My Avids came with a thread filling substance on them. Is that enough to keep them from vibrating loose?
if torqued to spec, yes, it's fine. wire is overkill.
