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posted on 7/5/09 at 06:14 PM

Caliper mounting bolts are normally 8mm with a coating of locking compound . Should be fine for your purpose David.

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posted on 7/5/09 at 08:12 PM

loctite 242 or 242a
the last one is the softest, and good for things like carb screws
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posted on 8/5/09 at 07:56 AM

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Originally posted by craig1410
Must say, I'd just use a spring washer - is there a reason why you don't trust them?

Nasty things, break into two pieces as often as not and chew up the fastener and part you are bolting down.

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