Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake carrier bolts

Thanks for that both, I was doing the brakes on the 2+2 and the bolts are reusable at present but I was thinking that new for the big refurb would be best. I tend to buy some items ahead as I think about it for work like that. The Coupe repair is still with the insurer. But the car is in

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake carrier bolts

I don't know about the generic ones, but the Ford ones are hardened, ground steel. Have you tried the Ford dealer? sometimes they come up with surprises (not often I admit). How is the repair progressing? Martin - Original Message - From: "Derek Clews" To:

Re: [Quantum Owners] Brake carrier bolts

From memory they are a higher grade than standard bolts. Bog standard steel bolt are 8.8 spec (stamped on the head), those bolts are either 10.9 or 12.9. Other than that the only special thing is they come with threadlock on the threads. But assuming you have the old bolts there is no real

[Quantum Owners] Brake carrier bolts

Dear All, Anyone know if the ford brake carrier bolts are ‘special’ in any way or are they simple high tensile steel bolts? They are being sold for lots of cash on ebay at present, compared to a generic one. Thanks Derek -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the