Loctite On Brake Caliper Bolts? (speedmaster)

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  1. M1Tommy

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    #1 M1Tommy, Jun 15, 2020
    I removed my wheels, getting new tires.
    I removed the brake calipers to ease wheel removal.
    Question, should I Loctite (blue, I assume ) the brake caliper bolts when I reassemble everything? I did on prev bikes, but I found no evidence of Loctite on these.

    I tended to use Loctite on EVERYthing threaded on my Harley Davidson and old Kawasaki VN800.
    Opinions or advice?
    Tommy
     
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  2. M1Tommy

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    #2 M1Tommy, Jun 15, 2020
    Ha!... good one!
    I was a bit surprised at how un-tight they were, and that no signs of Loctite were present.
    Thanks, Tommy
     
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  3. Erling

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    #3 Erling, Jun 15, 2020
    Personally I always do, but I'm a pessimist.
     
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  4. M1Tommy

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    #4 M1Tommy, Jun 15, 2020
    I am inclined likewise. I've not heard/read any ill effects of it, no, "Ee-gads NEVER on a Triumph!".....
    Thanks, Tommy
     
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  5. Rocker

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    #5 Rocker, Jun 15, 2020
    Copper slip to stop the bolts seizing and torque to the correct setting
     
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  6. M1Tommy

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    #6 M1Tommy, Jun 15, 2020
    So your recommendation is non-sieze, as opposed to Loctite...
    I will read up on that, thanks!
    Tommy
     
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  7. Rocker

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    #7 Rocker, Jun 15, 2020
    Yes mate non moving/stressed bolt which needs to be removed periodically
     
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  8. Georgez

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    #8 Georgez, Jun 16, 2020
    And correct torque setting.
     
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  9. M1Tommy

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    #9 M1Tommy, Jun 16, 2020
    Absolutely, I hear you well there.
    Tommy
     
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  10. joe mc donald

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    #10 joe mc donald, Jun 16, 2020
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    I use silicon on my bolts. Simply because it will stay there and the bolts do not loosen till you want them to. Used this method as long as I can remember even on classic Triumphs and BSA'S and Norton's and it works for me. I even use it to seal exhausts and they stay that way till I want to remove them.
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