Right, thanks good tip. Wouldn't have thought of that
Should be high tensile I guess?Just stripped a classic rangy axle down for parts, It could be seen axle had had an overhaul not long before vehicle was parked up. [ new discs, pads callipers] The callipers however were held on by ordinary bolts
Dr Strangeglove
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On my old rear axle, I think from a 200tdi, the rear calipers were fitted with hex head 10.9 strength screws. I have no reason to think they were not original. They were a coarse thread.
Dr Strangeglove
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Just be aware folks that "high tensile " covers a number of different grades starting at 8.8 which is not the correct strength. If you have the correct bolt from a land rover parts supplier you will note it has 10.9 on the head, so be careful if you go to a fixings supplier and just as for high tensile as you will more than likely get 8.8s
I am sure the vast majority of people on this forum will know that but just in case some don't! Also, the torque setting for a 10.9 will be higher than the lower grade so you may over stress them or damage the thread.
Sorry if this is covering well known basic information but I would not like to think anyone used an understrength bolt on a critical part.
I am sure the vast majority of people on this forum will know that but just in case some don't! Also, the torque setting for a 10.9 will be higher than the lower grade so you may over stress them or damage the thread.
Sorry if this is covering well known basic information but I would not like to think anyone used an understrength bolt on a critical part.
Thanks I may well have used any old high tensile, so your input is appreciated
