Hi guys...
so I changed the rear brake pads on the alp today...the pad pin cover (the little cap like screw which takes a slot head screwdriver) was stuck in place...I loosened it with an impact screwdriver no problem and the pad pin unscrewed fine without any problems....However I am mindful that that little pad pin cap could have been a major nightmare if it had been really stuck. it seems to be made of very soft metal which can deform easily the moment you try to force it with a screwdriver etc...
my first question to you guys is this...is there any sort of grease which can use on the threads of the pin pad/pin pad cap to ensure that it will keep such problems at bay in the future and at the same time is safe to use on brakes
second - what sort of threadlock do you use on the caliper bolt holding the bolts in place. could not find this information on the service manual?
R.
so I changed the rear brake pads on the alp today...the pad pin cover (the little cap like screw which takes a slot head screwdriver) was stuck in place...I loosened it with an impact screwdriver no problem and the pad pin unscrewed fine without any problems....However I am mindful that that little pad pin cap could have been a major nightmare if it had been really stuck. it seems to be made of very soft metal which can deform easily the moment you try to force it with a screwdriver etc...
my first question to you guys is this...is there any sort of grease which can use on the threads of the pin pad/pin pad cap to ensure that it will keep such problems at bay in the future and at the same time is safe to use on brakes
second - what sort of threadlock do you use on the caliper bolt holding the bolts in place. could not find this information on the service manual?
R.