All four!
Would like to do 2 things...#1 thank you for posting these instructions and #2 is ask you a question about the instructions. When they say remove and DISCARD the existing bolt do they mean throw it away and get a new one? Is the stock length bolt a one time use only bolt?:shrug: They don't seem to address that in the instructions. Thanks much
They even show a trashcan so it seems like Ford wants the caliper bolts as a one time use only.Would like to do 2 things...#1 thank you for posting these instructions and #2 is ask you a question about the instructions. When they say remove and DISCARD the existing bolt do they mean throw it away and get a new one? Is the stock length bolt a one time use only bolt?:shrug: They don't seem to address that in the instructions. Thanks much
I agree with you....thats how it looks to me as well. Better order a few sets of bolts to have them on hand. I noticed the torque requirement on those bolts is way up there as well at 136lb.ft.
Don't buy more OEM bolts, do these and you'll never have to worry bout those bolts again. I'll be doing these when its time for new pads as well.
You can thank warranty/legal/engineering for the one-time use fasteners. Truth is, you can reuse the bolts if you properly reapply a thread locker to the bolts. The bolt itself can go through almost endless torque cycling - as long as it is torqued to specification.
That said, bolts at this location in conjunction with an aluminum knuckle, are not the best choice. There are much better alternatives available.
A comment only a few of us can understand... but I think more will understrand soon!! Be prepared to roll'em out!!
I totally agree with you on using studs even though I know the bolts would only have to come out very infrequently. My car is only the occasional track car but I just soooo love this method of attachment
The bolts are most likely torque-to-yeild, and with a high torque spec, once they stretch they are done (iirc from a materials pov they aren't meant to re-strech). OEMs love TTY bolts because they're cheap, maybe they can be re-used and its just Ford covering their asses, but I would put new ones on every time, or use those sweet studs.Would like to do 2 things...#1 thank you for posting these instructions and #2 is ask you a question about the instructions. When they say remove and DISCARD the existing bolt do they mean throw it away and get a new one? Is the stock length bolt a one time use only bolt?:shrug: They don't seem to address that in the instructions. Thanks much