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50Reasons
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Was wondering if the threads on a brake caliper that holds the brake line onto the caliper can be fixed .. If so how I was thinking of helacoil or maybe trying to re tap but idk. This is a cobra caliper and I want to fix it before trying to hunt down another single cobra brake caliper.. Thanks in advance CAFords any input is appreciated . Daniel
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Probably not a good idea to repair it. If you were to attempt a repair, I would use a permanent locking adhesive. It's your brakes. Don't screw with them.
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All the calipers are the same. Just the bracket is different.
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People don't understand that it "Has to say Cobra"☆☆☆
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My bad I thought you were talking about the rears lol
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Sinister Mustang
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Is it the threads that hold the brake line to the caliper as just a retainer for the line or the actual threads that attach the line to the caliper to obviously move brake fluid?
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try and run a thread chaser first. if too damaged, either tap or install a time-sert. helicoil isn't a good idea. seen many pull out.
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Originally posted by Sinister Mustang:
Is it the threads that hold the brake line to the caliper as just a retainer for the line or the actual threads that attach the line to the caliper to obviously move brake fluid?
Yes it's the threads that hold the brake line to the caliper
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Originally posted by Sinister Mustang:
Is it the threads that hold the brake line to the caliper as just a retainer for the line or the actual threads that attach the line to the caliper to obviously move brake fluid?
Yes it's the threads that hold the brake line to the caliper
You could try a thread chaser to see if you can clean up the threads. It doesn't hurt to try it before spending money.
I wouldn't helicoil it though. Granted it might work, but i've convinced myself to only use helicoil on non-important parts. For example, my 67 has a helicoil installed in one of its carburetor mounting locations on the intake manifold.
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The only things I will not time cert or helicoil are safety items.
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[ 2016-03-16, 01:25 PM: Message edited by: *Als50* ]
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