spd-sl issues.

[eeksll]

I am having a few problems regarding my shoes / cleats / cleat bolts wandering if others have a similar issue.

Firstly my spd-sl left cleat, this is my unclipping foot, does not float as smoothly as my right foot, I can't seem to see any difference to my right cleat except it is a bit rougher at the clipping edge. Is this normal wear and tear of these types of cleats?

Unlrelated but still shoe issue, I have varus wedges, I tightened the bolts up to spec (torque wrench) but thats not quite tight enough to keep the cleat from moving. I am suspecting the plastic wedges are a bit too slippery. Its not loose, but after a ride or so with some walking and a fair bit of clipping in the wedges are not longer lined up perfectly and the cleat has moved. Anyone else had this issue?

I tightened them up a bit and stripped a bolt, the bolt probably wasn't great in the first place as I was already scrambling trying to find a m5 bolt which would recess into the cleat and has the correct length.

Anyone know where a good place to find good quality various length m5 bolts that recess into cleats? Also where I might be able to buy the cleat bolt backing plate?

[open roader]

Maybe I can assist with bolts side of your post :-

ProBolt Australia will have M5 recessed head bolts in either steel or Ti..........

http://www.probolt-australia.com/titanium/titanium-bolts-countersunk-washers/titanium-countersunk-bolt-m5-x-0-8mm-x-10mm.html#.UHFSDK7vhT4