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Old 05-25-2019, 01:38 PM
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Hi all - Im replacing the old rotor and pads on rear of my F4 - I read that its not recommended to re-use the old rotor bolts.
Ive found a new set for £15. Im asuming its best to be safe than sorry as brakes are pretty important. Any info/advice appreciated.
 
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Old 05-26-2019, 10:13 PM
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I reused mine (which already came well used) at least 10 times maybe more before the last bolt I was torquing snapped, leaving the body of the bolt recessed inside the wheel. While extracting I had to drill very carefully as to not damage the threads on the wheel. Promptly replaced all of them as a set after. I don't think its a big deal to reuse them (especially if new) a couple times, but if yours look well used I would just replace them, what with how old our bikes are getting including all the bolts on them, not worth the risk for how cheap and easy the job is
 
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Old 05-29-2019, 04:31 AM
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Hi there - Thanks for the info - I'll get some new bolts (better safe than sorry). The ones im looking at for £15 are Titanium, is this overkill?
 
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I guess it depends on what you think is overkill. Probably wouldnt make a big performance improvement, think you'd shave more weight off by going to the loo haha. If thats the best deal you can find though why not. But I don't personally have any experience with ti rotor bolts
 
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Old 05-29-2019, 12:31 PM
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Hehe cheers SB - Ive found some cheaper now LINK
£11.69 Grade 5 Titanium whatever that is. Cant seem to find normal ones
 
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Gotta get what you can find then haha. Cheers mate
 
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