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Originally Posted by Rickkins
Hi guys. So, there we were, installing a 'new' rear caliper, but the damn threads stripped. The caliper was new, but they refurb them and the hole was buggered up right at the top. We managed to finally get it in, but the damage was done, and it leaked. What can we do to fix this...??
The bolt, which was fine, is now damaged too.
Thanks.
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Is this the hole for the brake line? If so you'll probably need another caliper. If you run a tap in it, the metal flakes will end up inside the caliper. You'll need a new bolt also.