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Old Dec 17, 2011 | 03:44 PM
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Caliper base bolt - Size?

So i had replaced most of my front suspension myself - discs, calipers, pads, controls arms, and struts and one day i started to hear a noise coming from the front left tire.

Didnt quite trust it so i checked it out and i could pretty easily tell the brake dust cover was touching the disc and that was causing the noise and some resistance and tried to bend it away. It was a bit loose so i checked the inside and saw one of the two caliper base bolts wasnt there...

So i need to know the size/specs so i quickly get a new one. I figured the bolt missing allowed the dust plate to come lose and rub against the disc. I put all bolts in with an impact wrench and double checked everything, along with a trusted mechanics approval. And its about 20 minutes away from me so i cant really just go look at it.

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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 08:22 PM
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So you are saying, that bolt was put in properly then checked by a mechanic and it still came out?

Take one of the other ones out and take it where ever and have it matched. They are all the same.
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Fox Fader
So you are saying, that bolt was put in properly then checked by a mechanic and it still came out?

Take one of the other ones out and take it where ever and have it matched. They are all the same.
Well.. i dont think the mechanic went and torqued each bolt but he pretty much approved of everything (which i guess doesnt mean much). Anyway im going to a dealer tomorrow, hopefully they'll have it.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by nosreme722
Well.. i dont think the mechanic went and torqued each bolt but he pretty much approved of everything (which i guess doesnt mean much). Anyway im going to a dealer tomorrow, hopefully they'll have it.

Did you ever find a resolution on this size? I have the same problem and have not been able to track down a replacement caliper bolt..
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 08:26 AM
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bolt sizes are specified in ASA...
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by CrAnSwIcK
bolt sizes are specified in ASA...
Thank you for taking the time to reply back and answer my question! I hate to be overly ignorant, but I don't know what the ASA is?
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