coullstar 0 Posted May 20, 2013 10.9 and 12.9 do come in zinc coated that look stainless. I think this is more to do with where the bolts are and what the thread is exposed to than the head. As said, heat + plusgas and that will help a lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swampy 0 Posted May 20, 2013 Most cap head bolts are rated 12.9 grade You will struggle to get a 12.9 grade with zinc plating on as the process to add the coating alters the strength rating by a small amount. Where as 10.9 bolts are available in zinc plated but these are normaly hex heads Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Lee 0 Posted May 23, 2013 I'm sure my 5 series beemer has stainless carrier bolts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
delfinis38 1 Posted May 24, 2013 Guys - you can't change the carrier bolts to stainless - NOT strong enough for brakes or suspension!! New bolts should be used every time you swap discs - it's lazy garages and people just ordering discs from factors that cause the problem here, I've only ever needed to use the Irwins on one car to undo these, usually good socket and a sharp blow with a hammer cracks them undone after a soak in plusGas. What sort of torque should they be ? Should you use thread lock or even copper slip on the thread if they are a bugger to remove. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted May 24, 2013 What sort of torque should they be ? Should you use thread lock or even copper slip on the thread if they are a bugger to remove. 65Nm (dry) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Lee 0 Posted May 26, 2013 Bolts now off.. Phew. No Irwin bolt removers just a hand from my father. Took discs off and noticed that there were no abs rings present... What the hell:banghead: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted May 26, 2013 Haha wheres my rings Ted? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Lee 0 Posted May 26, 2013 What other surprises will my rado give me. Glad I don't use it as a daily Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted May 26, 2013 Bolts now off.. Phew. No Irwin bolt removers just a hand from my father. Took discs off and noticed that there were no abs rings present... What the hell:banghead: What!>?! Not present at all?? I can't see how things like this can happen nowadays with ABS test being part of the MOT Who changed the discs last? any history? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted May 27, 2013 What!>?! Not present at all?? I can't see how things like this can happen nowadays with ABS test being part of the MOT Who changed the discs last? any history? The abs went on and off on start up and used to come on after 8 minutes of driving, which is weird as you would expect it to come on as soon as the car moved off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted May 27, 2013 Wow! nice you discovered it at least though but wtf! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
