So I rebuilt both airfields but when I got to the passenger side one, the brake caliper bolts were extremely difficult to remove.
I ignored it and continued with the build.
Upon reassembly, I realized that the caliper bolts were cross threaded by the last monkey to work on this vehicle. He probably threaded and blasted them using an air gun.
I muscled the bolts in but threads have been damaged and I dont think theyre holding well. I think the threads in the birfield are the damaged ones.
What is the best remedy?
Should I just buy a used knuckle and replace? My only concern here is that I will have no idea how to shim the trunion bearings properly. Where as on my existing knuckle, I just reassembled the shims that were already on it.
Or should I drill the caliper bolt holes and tap & tie them for a bigger bolt?
I suppose I'd rather tap & die than worry if it is shimmed incorrectly.
Thoughts?
I ignored it and continued with the build.
Upon reassembly, I realized that the caliper bolts were cross threaded by the last monkey to work on this vehicle. He probably threaded and blasted them using an air gun.
I muscled the bolts in but threads have been damaged and I dont think theyre holding well. I think the threads in the birfield are the damaged ones.
What is the best remedy?
Should I just buy a used knuckle and replace? My only concern here is that I will have no idea how to shim the trunion bearings properly. Where as on my existing knuckle, I just reassembled the shims that were already on it.
Or should I drill the caliper bolt holes and tap & tie them for a bigger bolt?
I suppose I'd rather tap & die than worry if it is shimmed incorrectly.
Thoughts?