Reply With QuoteI usually just remove the caliper from the hub and do it with the caliper/carrier in one piece once you remove the spring clip - can get a bit busy/heavy but it works for me.
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If I wanted to swap between different pads and rotors for road and track use, are the caliper to carrier bolts reuseable or do need to source a new set of 4 each time I do a swap?
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I usually just remove the caliper from the hub and do it with the caliper/carrier in one piece once you remove the spring clip - can get a bit busy/heavy but it works for me.
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Do you have the GTI style calipers Greg? With 2 13mm bolts holding the caliper to the carrier? Personally I wouldn't sweat reusing them. But if you are worried, go to a bolt shop and get some new ones and some thread lock.Originally Posted by kaanage
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EDIT seen you have GTI calipers now I read it properly....
Last edited by h100vw; 20-08-2015 at 09:10 AM.
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The front carrier (190Nm) & slider (30Nm) bolts are re-usable.
The rear caliper carrier and the slider bolts should be replaced every time (in theory). You can probably get 2 or 3 tightens out of them or simply replace with grade 8 std bolts
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^ this. If you plan on changing brake pads often then just get new bolts (non-stretch bolts).
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Which are these?
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Isn't that the rear brake?
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Yes it is. Read my post again. Para1 is fronts; para 2 is rears
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