Brake caliper bolt holes stripped
draino9477
11-04-2008, 09:15 PM
I recently bought a 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 2.4L with 135k miles that has been sitting for nearly 8 months because I was desperate for a car.
The most immediate problem with the car is the holes that the bolts thread into to secure the brake caliper in place are stripped out (on the passenger side). So I guess my two options are to either replace the part the has the bolt holes in it or possibly remove it and have it drilled and re-tapped.
Can anyone tell me the name of part the caliper bolts to so I can try to find one from a salvage yard. Also, can anyone tell me what is involved in removing it so that I can replace it or have it fixed? I want to replace it myself if possible.
Thanks.
The most immediate problem with the car is the holes that the bolts thread into to secure the brake caliper in place are stripped out (on the passenger side). So I guess my two options are to either replace the part the has the bolt holes in it or possibly remove it and have it drilled and re-tapped.
Can anyone tell me the name of part the caliper bolts to so I can try to find one from a salvage yard. Also, can anyone tell me what is involved in removing it so that I can replace it or have it fixed? I want to replace it myself if possible.
Thanks.
xeroinfinity
11-10-2008, 08:26 PM
Welcome to AF!
That would be called the caliper mounting braket. I would not suggest taping it, just replace it.
Should be two bolts holding it onto the steering knuckle.
Sorry for the delayed reply.
That would be called the caliper mounting braket. I would not suggest taping it, just replace it.
Should be two bolts holding it onto the steering knuckle.
Sorry for the delayed reply.
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