Building my first disc wheel and having never replaced a rotor either should I use a low strength thread locker on the bolts?
After taking the rotor I am using off the original crappy formula hub it looks like the bolts had threadlock on.
Disc rotor bolts, threadlock or not?
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Re: Disc rotor bolts, threadlock or not?
Postby Nobody » Tue Sep 11, 2012 10:31 am
The bolts should come with a kind or dried thread locking compound on them. If reusing the bolts, it is a good idea to put some low strength thread locker on.
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Re: Disc rotor bolts, threadlock or not?
Postby jacks1071 » Tue Sep 11, 2012 12:55 pm
What he said You should torque them as well to ensure they are even and also to avoid over or under tightening them, they will strip easy if you over-do them.Nobody wrote:The bolts should come with a kind or dried thread locking compound on them. If reusing the bolts, it is a good idea to put some low strength thread locker on.
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Re: Disc rotor bolts, threadlock or not?
Postby jules21 » Tue Sep 11, 2012 3:02 pm
i reckon you can re-use the thread lock - assuming you are re-using the bolts. it won't adhere anymore, but it still dampens the vibration which leads to bolts loosening.
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Re: Disc rotor bolts, threadlock or not?
Postby simonn » Tue Sep 11, 2012 3:07 pm
I've got some threadlock at home so no worries.jules21 wrote:i reckon you can re-use the thread lock - assuming you are re-using the bolts. it won't adhere anymore, but it still dampens the vibration which leads to bolts loosening.
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