rotor replacement

"Dean A. Stepper" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:8pR8b.55936$Qy4.44759@fed1read05...

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I am replacing a bent Hayes rotor, I am wondering what should be put on

the

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torz head bolt threads....if anything. Looks like bike shop used blue lock-tite.

Same as any other bolt, a very light coat of grease or dry. I prefer to use some Bel-Ray Assembly
grease just to keep any moisture/contaminants out.

Proper torque is what holds the bolts not Loctite.

--
Slacker

Loc-tite on the threads of the Torx bolts is fine. I am sure you know this already, but just don't use a lot. Have fun riding.

K.

"Dean A. Stepper" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:8pR8b.55936$Qy4.44759@fed1read05...

Quoted message said:

I am replacing a bent Hayes rotor, I am wondering what should be put on

the

Quoted message said:

torz head bolt threads....if anything. Looks like bike shop used blue lock-tite.

The bolt's come coated with a blue thread compound from the factory. I just re-use the bolts as they
are and torque to 55-in/lbs.

Mike

Dean A. Stepper said:

I am replacing a bent Hayes rotor, I am wondering what should be put on the torz head bolt
threads....if anything. Looks like bike shop used blue lock-tite.

I personally like grease. I think that it does a better job than loctite in keeping the threads dry,
and it makes them torque true for lasting tightness.

David

"Dean A. Stepper" <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:8pR8b.55936$Qy4.44759@fed1read05...

Quoted message said:

I am replacing a bent Hayes rotor, I am wondering what should be put on

the

Quoted message said:

torz head bolt threads....if anything. Looks like bike shop used blue lock-tite.

Clean the hub and rotor with Isopropyl alcohol (usually available in a grocery or drug store) keep
your fingers off of the rotors braking surface.

tighten the T-25 Torx bolts in a 1,3,5,2,4,6 sequence to 55 inch pounds or 6.2 Newton meters, or
snug 'em up good with the allen wrench that comes with the rotor kit ;-)

The Hayes instructions don't recommend locktite or grease. The bolts come coated with "something
blue in color". I wouldn't think you'd need it unless you where using them for "extreme"
applications.

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DTW .../\.../\.../\...

I've spent most of my money on mountain biking and windsurfing. The rest I've just wasted.

The blue stuff is Loc-tite and is there for a reason. The rotors are subject to extreme vibration and torque even when used riding around town, let alone using them as they are meant to be. A good rule of thumb is: understanding that the folks who make/design a product know that product (and that product's needs/tolerances) better than we weekend warriors and shop wrenches then if they give you Torx bolts with Loc-tite on them, I would suggest you use Loc-tite (if for no other reason than being safe).

Of course that is just one opinion. If you have your own ideas and preferences, ride on man, ride on.

K.