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MG MGA - Caliper bolts

Does anyone know where i can get a new set of bolts to hold the two halves of the 1600 brake calipers together and what size they are?

I know they are "X" rated high tensile bolts but I can't find a source and a couple of UK based caliper rebuilders I've spoken to don't seem to be able to get them at the moment.

Thanks

John
John Francis

John, they should be good to re-use
Art Pearse

John, Despite the manual saying they should always be replaced, I have always re-used them, as I have yet to find replacements. I have never had a problem in 3 car rebuilds.
Barry.
BM Gannon

John, I reused mine and have had no problems, but did replace the rubber seal between the two halves. I also painted the calipers with silver epoxy caliper paint from Eastwood and it really makes a difference to the finished look of the calipers, especially with chrome wires. The paint is also resistant to brake fluid.

Andy
Andy Preston

Thanks everyone for your comments. I have since found that Todd Clarke can supply the bolts and the lock tabs in a kit for $9.50 or bolts at $2.25 each. I had my calipers painted with a ptfe loaded paint used on aircraft brakes by Bigg Red. Unfortunately they don't do a silver or grey so had to settle for racing green.


John
John Francis

This thread was discussed between 27/07/2009 and 28/07/2009

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