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mobileortho · 09-03-2023, 01:22 PM

Finally got around to adding fluid to the system & noticed a steady drip from the driver’s front caliper. I tried tightening the bolt & it helped a bit but didn’t stop it completely. I loosened & tightened it again to no avail. Tried tightening it a bit more when righty tighty became lefty loosey. 😳 All parts are new with Wilwood D154 calipers. Would it be worth it to try a helicoil or just replace it?

09-03-2023, 01:22 PM	#1
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 887	Stripped banjo bolt…helicoil? Finally got around to adding fluid to the system & noticed a steady drip from the driver’s front caliper. I tried tightening the bolt & it helped a bit but didn’t stop it completely. I loosened & tightened it again to no avail. Tried tightening it a bit more when righty tighty became lefty loosey. 😳 All parts are new with Wilwood D154 calipers. Would it be worth it to try a helicoil or just replace it? __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making. Last edited by mobileortho; 09-03-2023 at 01:43 PM.