Alloy caliper case bolts

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Oct 27, 2017 | 01:52 PM

dec111

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Alloy caliper case bolts

Hi folks, if I use alloy bolts and smear them in copper grease and torque them correctly, should it be good to go? Or will the two metals bond eventually?

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Oct 27, 2017 | 02:39 PM

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Why not use a regular OEM steel bolt?

Oct 27, 2017 | 03:12 PM

dec111

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Why not use a regular OEM steel bolt?

they rust and tarnish too easily and I've a set of alloy bolts sitting to hand

Oct 27, 2017 | 04:44 PM

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they rust and tarnish too easily

Only if the bike is left outside

Oct 27, 2017 | 05:30 PM

dec111

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Only if the bike is left outside

Kinda getting off the question here.

It's an all year commuter.

Oct 30, 2017 | 09:34 PM

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I'd be concerned about stretch on a caliper bolt. Alloy "should" be better. I'd think your torque values would change. Copper grease is the way to go though.