Brake caliper question

[iceman33]

Hello,
I changed out the brake pads yesterday on my 1995 Dodge Stratus. I bought the car used. Apparently, someone previously stripped out one of the bolts and the hole the bolt goes into on one of my calipers. For now, I "superglued" the bolt in, but for a temporary fix. My question: Does anyone know if they make a heli-coil that small, so that maybe I could tap the hole out and insert the heli-coil so that the bolt will hold???
Or, If anyone knows a better way to fix it, let me know please.

[chadc]

I have the same problem. Did you find any answers?

[iceman33]

No, I still haven't found a "real" solution. The super glue didn't hold, so I took out the bolt again and J.B. welded it. I don't know if it will hold or not. The only other thing to do is to buy the whole part that holds the caliper on.

[knucklebuster2]

Motormite ( Help!) makes oversized caliper bolts which cut new threads for many problem vehicles. Check with your local parts store if they make a bolt for your application. If not, I'm sure you should be able to find a Heli-coil that would repair the thread. A good parts pro would be able to tell you the thread size of the OEM bolt. If you have time, I can respond tomorrow with all the info. You just have to let me know if it was the front or rear caliper (if applicable.)

[iceman33]

Originally Posted by knucklebuster2

Motormite ( Help!) makes oversized caliper bolts which cut new threads for many problem vehicles. Check with your local parts store if they make a bolt for your application. If not, I'm sure you should be able to find a Heli-coil that would repair the thread. A good parts pro would be able to tell you the thread size of the OEM bolt. If you have time, I can respond tomorrow with all the info. You just have to let me know if it was the front or rear caliper (if applicable.)

Hey, it's the front left caliper (drums on back). I would appreciate it if you could get me that information on the size heli-coil and tap I will need. Thanks.
Rob

[knucklebuster2]

Motormite doesn't make a bolt for that application. The OEM thread size is 8MM X 1.25. The Heli Coil kit is part # 5546-8. The kit comes with the tap, drill bit, inserts and insertion tool. Should be fairly easy. Just drill straight! Good luck!

[ozziepartsguy2003]

There is a product on the market called "time-sert" Kind of like a helicoil, but 100% permanent, helicoils with occasionally back out. With a time-sert you'll never have to worry about it again, unless some klutzy tech manages to cross thread the bolt again. Find a local machine shop or garage that uses them. Buying your own is out, you need to get a kit for each size, the average cost on the kits is 80 bucks I believe. I've used these on aluminum engine blocks, they work.
I do my own brakes, never crossed a bolt yet.