Loctite On Brake Caliper Bolts? (speedmaster)

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    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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    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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    Personally I always do, but I'm a pessimist.
     
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    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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    Copper slip to stop the bolts seizing and torque to the correct setting
     
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    So your recommendation is non-sieze, as opposed to Loctite...
    I will read up on that, thanks!
    Tommy
     
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    Yes mate non moving/stressed bolt which needs to be removed periodically
     
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    And correct torque setting.
     
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    Absolutely, I hear you well there.
    Tommy
     
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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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