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Re: Front caliper mounting

To: Ajhsys@aol.com, mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Front caliper mounting
From: REwald9535@aol.com
Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 23:39:37 EDT
In a message dated 9/8/99 10:57:53 AM Pacific Daylight Time, Ajhsys@aol.com 
writes:

> I have gotten suggestions to use Loc-tite and anti-seize.  If you mix them, 
>  what happens?
>  
If you are going to mix them then save yourself the effort of buying the 
Loc-tite and just throw that money into the trash can instead.  Same net 
result less time invested. :-)
Loc-tite is glue, glue for metal yes, but glue.
Anti-seize is a lubricant (of sorts, no flames please) 
How well do you think glue will stick if you put a lubricant on the surface 
you are trying to glue?
The surfaces that are being Loc-tited need to be clean.
You have a decision to make, do you want to Loc-tite the caliper bolts or use 
anti-seize.  
The pros for anti-seize is the next time you remove the caliper it will come 
off easily.
The pros for Loc-tite is if the lock tabs fail the Loc-tite will keep the 
bolts in place (kind of a belt + suspenders idea)
IMHO (assuming you use lock tabs correctly) go with anti seize.  If you are 
going to leave off the lock tabs (not a good idea IMHO) go with Loc-tite.
Rick Ewald

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