Stripped out brake caliper bolt housing threads
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From: Upstate N.Y
Year: 2000.1999,1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I stripped out the threads that the bolt goes into that holds the caliper on. Not the bolt threads.
Anyone ever done this? What would be my best option?
I was thinking helicoil because if i tap and die it, i will have to use a bigger bolt which won't fit though the caliper.
Any suggestions
Thanks
Anyone ever done this? What would be my best option?
I was thinking helicoil because if i tap and die it, i will have to use a bigger bolt which won't fit though the caliper.
Any suggestions
Thanks
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Joined: Jun 2010
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Model: Cherokee
i did it a few weeks ago. finding a 10mm helicoil wasn't an option due to my time schedule so i drilled the caliper pins out to accept a 3/8-16 bolt and helicoiled to match. very easy to do and with a bigger bolt / deeper threads should be as good as new. You do have a chance of messing it up if you drill off center or at an angle though
if you have access to a new knuckle that would be the best solution, suprizingly easy to swap out too.
if you have access to a new knuckle that would be the best solution, suprizingly easy to swap out too.
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From: Nor-Cal Coast
Year: 90,84
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0,2.5
The searing knuckle is the part all the front wheel stuff bolts to. It pivots on the ball joints, front axle goes through it, hub and wheel attach to it.
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