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Sealey Auto Service VS0463 Instructions page 2

Brake calliper thread repair kit m12

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3. INSTRUCTIONS
3.1.
Remove the road wheel, brake disc and brake calliper from the vehicle. Next remove the calliper mounting
bracket, in some vehicles the calliper mounting bracket is a cast part of the hub.
3.2.
Clean up the calliper mounting bracket and mount it in a vice.
3.3.
One Thread Stripped.
3.3.1 Clean the thread that is still intact using the M12 tap. Grease the tap for lubrication.
3.3.2 Screw the insert locator (fig.1.1) into the good thread then slide the alignment plate over the locator.
3.3.3 Using the other hole on the alignment plate as a guide, drill out the damaged thread using the stepped
drill bit (fig.1.4). Continue drilling all the way through, using the larger diameter on the drill bit to enlarge the
bolt hole so a threaded insert can be used.
3.3.4 Take a threaded insert (fig.1.6) with copper washer and insert into drilled out hole. Ensure it is
pushed in the opposite end that the bolt is inserted (fig.2A).
Note: Use some thread lock on the threaded insert.
3.3.5 Slide the washers and roller bearing (fig.2C) over the calliper bolt then insert into the drilled out hole then
screw into the new insert. Tighten the locator to seat the new insert fully home.
3.3.6 Remove the bolts and reassemble the brake calliper onto the vehicle, refer to a proprietary manual for
correct procedure.
3.4.
both Threads Stripped.
3.4.1 When both threads are damaged use the stepped drill
bit to centre on the first hole.
3.4.2 Follow from 3.3.4 inserting a threaded insert.
3.4.3 Then follow from section 3.3.2 for the second hole.
NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.
IMpORTANT: No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
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VS0463
Issue: 1 - 16/04/12

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