2010 front brake caliper recon

RigsVille · Dec 27, 2018

My 2010 TC is in excellent condition except for the 4 bolts on each front brake calliper that are starting to corrode (see attached pic, bolts highlighted by the red arrows. not my actual calipers, just a stock image)

What are my options?

Should I purchase 8 new OEM bolts and replace them? only for them to corrode again

Should I purchase 8 suitable stainless/titanium bolts and replace them?

Any thoughts?

alanb2 · Dec 27, 2018

Google Shaw Stainless and get 8 (or 12) new bolts from him and while you're at it look at the kits he offers for the 2010 gs. No connection just a repeat customer. Alan

RigsVille · Dec 27, 2018

Alanb2 - thanks for the info, the only issue is not that I've found Shaw Stainless, I want to buy everything! https://www.shawstainless.co.uk/index.php/6

rhun91 · Dec 27, 2018

I can also highly recommend Shaw stainless. I started out just replacing the caliper bolts on my TC RT and now I've changed every exposed bolt. They're very good quality and he is always very quick to reply on emails.

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AberdeenAngus · Dec 27, 2018

Take them out. Wire brush. Blow over with a black rattle can. Put them back.

knutk · Dec 28, 2018

rhun91 said:
I can also highly recommend Shaw stainless. I started out just replacing the caliper bolts on my TC RT and now I've changed every exposed bolt. They're very good quality and he is always very quick to reply on emails.

Considering galvanic corrosion, in theory, the threads in the aluminum should slowly be damaged. Has this been a problem in real life?

rhun91 · Dec 28, 2018

knutk said:
Considering galvanic corrosion, in theory, the threads in the aluminum should slowly be damaged. Has this been a problem in real life?

I was worried about this also, however I've had them in for the last year and they've been removed and reinstalled several times as I do a great deal of mileage in all weather so I need to service my brakes quite regularly. I followed the sellers advice and used copper grease and it seems to have done the job nicely.

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