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50Reasons
Member # 6452
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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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KevinK
Member # 9234
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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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Wht86drop
Member # 12104
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All the calipers are the same. Just the bracket is different.
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50Reasons
Member # 6452
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quote: Originally posted by Wht86drop: All the calipers are the same. Just the bracket is different.
I know that but I need one that says cobra lol
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*Als50*
Member # 6003
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People don't understand that it "Has to say Cobra"☆☆☆
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Wht86drop
Member # 12104
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My bad I thought you were talking about the rears lol
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50Reasons
Member # 6452
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quote: Originally posted by *Als50*: People don't understand that it "Has to say Cobra"☆☆☆
+1
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Sinister Mustang
Member # 13889
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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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93ReefBlue5.0
Member # 5780
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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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50Reasons
Member # 6452
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quote: 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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Sinister Mustang
Member # 13889
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quote: Originally posted by 50Reasons: quote: 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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hurting your feelings
Member # 13641
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The only things I will not time cert or helicoil are safety items.
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*Als50*
Member # 6003
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[ 2016-03-16, 01:25 PM: Message edited by: *Als50* ]
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