Single pivot brake bolt comes loose
03-03-12, 06:28 PM
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Single pivot brake bolt comes loose
The front nut of the center bolt on my single pivot brakes slowly comes loose as I brake. It doesn't seem to adversely effect braking ability, but I'm worried about it slowly coming all the way off if I don't keep screwing it back on. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
03-03-12, 07:31 PM
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that'd be my choice, too. Any auto parts or hardware store will stock it. There are two or three different kinds (haven't used it in awhile), for stuff you take apart occasionally and stuff you probably won't take apart for awhile. Probably doesn't matter which you use--that's a pretty low-stress application.
For future reference, if you don't have Loctite you can also try a dab of paint or nail polish on the threads or rub beeswax on the bolt. But Loctite.
For future reference, if you don't have Loctite you can also try a dab of paint or nail polish on the threads or rub beeswax on the bolt. But Loctite.
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most, if not all, of the single pivot brakes i use have a double nut on the front. the first one on is often very very thin and the last one on is usually cone shaped or rounded. adjust them in opposite directions until tight. works just like the hub bearing races and locknuts. shouldn't be any need for locktite if yours are like mine.
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most, if not all, of the single pivot brakes i use have a double nut on the front. the first one on is often very very thin and the last one on is usually cone shaped or rounded. adjust them in opposite directions until tight. works just like the hub bearing races and locknuts. shouldn't be any need for locktite if yours are like mine.
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