Caliper bolts need to be replaced? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ssmike · 02-04-2012, 01:11 PM

I removed my calipers for powdercoating and I was told to throw the bolts out and get new ones when re-installing. Is that absolutly required or can I re-use the original bolts?

garcmol · 02-04-2012, 01:19 PM

Technically, yes. They are torque to yield bolts. i.e. torque to x#'s then turn x degrees. I believe you will be fine with loctite though. At least in the interim if you want to order the bolts. Lots of folks have reused them.

ssmike · 02-04-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by garcmol

Technically, yes. They are torque to yield bolts. i.e. torque to x#'s then turn x degrees. I believe you will be fine with loctite though. At least in the interim if you want to order the bolts. Lots of folks have reused them.

Red or blue locktite and do you have the torque/turn specs?

edit: found the torque specs: front 44 lb/ft 90 deg, rear 30 lb/ft 90 deg

JusticePete · 02-04-2012, 05:16 PM

Pedders RED of course.

ssmike · 02-04-2012, 07:41 PM

Of course!

Thanks!

NC-V · 02-04-2012, 09:53 PM

Like it has already been said, technically they should be replaced because the bolts have been strained passed their yield point and have "stretched." However many people do it and the bolts will still hold the recommended torque. When re-using, definitely loctite the bolts and DO NOT turn them the extra 90 degrees. This will stretch the bolts more and possibly not leave enough thread engagement to hold the torque.

JusticePete · 02-05-2012, 11:12 AM

And how did your installation go?

ssmike · 02-05-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

And how did your installation go?

The XA coilover install is done....finally! The calipers are installed I just have to do the bleeding. I only get a couple hours each weekend to do any garage work so it takes me forever to get anything done! I'm just waiting on wheels and tires now so I can lower the car and tighten up the front coilovers and have alignment done! Can't wait till spring!

JDP Motorsports · 02-07-2012, 02:40 AM

The factory bolts as stated are torque to yield but I'll use them once and then I'd replace them on the next go around. I use Red Loctite and torque them to the factory spec. Come on Spring!!!!!

Kind regards,

Jordan Priestley
888.308.6007

garcmol · 02-07-2012, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ssmike

The XA coilover install is done....finally! The calipers are installed I just have to do the bleeding. I only get a couple hours each weekend to do any garage work so it takes me forever to get anything done! I'm just waiting on wheels and tires now so I can lower the car and tighten up the front coilovers and have alignment done! Can't wait till spring!

toehead93 · 02-28-2013, 01:54 PM

What is the part number for the bolts? My dealer searched today and said they are on back order everywhere. Said not in stock at any dealerships. Any vendors have any?

bannonm · 02-28-2013, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by toehead93

What is the part number for the bolts? My dealer searched today and said they are on back order everywhere. Said not in stock at any dealerships. Any vendors have any?

11570788 Front disc brake caliper bolts; to knuckle. 4 per vehicle.

10aSSee D · 02-28-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by toehead93

What is the part number for the bolts? My dealer searched today and said they are on back order everywhere. Said not in stock at any dealerships. Any vendors have any?

I had the same problem, one dealer told me they were $4 apiece and another told me $11 a piece!! I just used my original bolts and blue loctite.

toehead93 · 02-28-2013, 08:51 PM

Thanks for the number. So annoying to pay 100% extra for shipping and handling.

02-04-2012, 01:11 PM	#1
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	Caliper bolts need to be replaced? I removed my calipers for powdercoating and I was told to throw the bolts out and get new ones when re-installing. Is that absolutly required or can I re-use the original bolts?

02-04-2012, 01:19 PM	#2
garcmol Drives: 10 1LT SIM; 91 B4C sleeper Z Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ft. Mitchell, Alabama Posts: 7,198	Technically, yes. They are torque to yield bolts. i.e. torque to x#'s then turn x degrees. I believe you will be fine with loctite though. At least in the interim if you want to order the bolts. Lots of folks have reused them. __________________ Pedders Pace Car Package, Injen CAI, Flowmaster AT, AAC Lighting, ZL1 fascia/skirts, RKSport Ram Air hood, vented fenders, painted stripes (Gary's Customz), Honor and Valor badged (Thank you, John)

02-04-2012, 09:53 PM	#6
NC-V Drives: cts-v Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Mooresville, NC Posts: 506	Like it has already been said, technically they should be replaced because the bolts have been strained passed their yield point and have "stretched." However many people do it and the bolts will still hold the recommended torque. When re-using, definitely loctite the bolts and DO NOT turn them the extra 90 degrees. This will stretch the bolts more and possibly not leave enough thread engagement to hold the torque. __________________ S.L. Customs www.slcustomsonline.com www.facebook.com/S.L.CustomsLLC

02-28-2013, 01:54 PM	#11
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,135 View My Garage	What is the part number for the bolts? My dealer searched today and said they are on back order everywhere. Said not in stock at any dealerships. Any vendors have any? __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

02-28-2013, 08:51 PM	#14
toehead93 Drives: 2014 2SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: wpb fl Posts: 3,135 View My Garage	Thanks for the number. So annoying to pay 100% extra for shipping and handling. __________________ Used Racing Brake 2 Peice Rotors for sale: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=344754 Summit White 2014 2SS 1LE Recaros, NPP exhaust, Nav 2010 2SS A6 - sold.

02-04-2012, 05:16 PM	#4
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	Pedders RED of course.

02-04-2012, 07:41 PM	#5
ssmike BL1ZZRD Drives: '16 Camaro 2SS, '20 Equinox Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 7,841	Of course! Thanks!

02-05-2012, 11:12 AM	#7
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	And how did your installation go?

02-07-2012, 02:40 AM	#9
JDP Motorsports Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/ 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sandy, Utah Posts: 3,256	The factory bolts as stated are torque to yield but I'll use them once and then I'd replace them on the next go around. I use Red Loctite and torque them to the factory spec. Come on Spring!!!!! Kind regards, Jordan Priestley 888.308.6007

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