ausmini
https://www.ausmini.com/forums/

a little bolt help :)
https://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=75723		 Page 1 of 2
Author:  NG [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 8:55 am ]
Post subject:  a little bolt help :)
Hi lads

bit of a silly one, im missing the rear bolts that hold the drum upto the hub

http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?ty=pb&pid=36738

can anyone tell me what bolt and length i need to ask for at the bolt shop?

my drums are stepped drums so do i need a particular bolt for that??
Author:  drmini in aust [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:03 am ]
Post subject: 
Thread is 1/4 UNF, with csk head but not sure what length, I don't have one handy.

[edit] watch people in Mini shops don't try and sell you M6 ones, I had that happen once. They do screw in (sort-of) but are loose. NBG..... :x
Author:  Harley [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:16 am ]
Post subject: 
Inch and a half long I think.
The ones on my car are socket heads, I always found the phillips head ones annoying to get off.
Author:  NG [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:30 am ]
Post subject: 
im tapping into a some alloy hubs so a M6 would be ok and more common
Author:  Harley [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:33 am ]
Post subject: 
If you can get the 1/4 inch ones you'd be better off as they're the correct size to suit the drum and a finer pitch thread than metric.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:38 am ]
Post subject: 
I hate finding metric threads on a Mini... :evil: :x :roll:
It shows people don't know, or don't care.............
Author:  Harley [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:41 am ]
Post subject: 
The factory went metric from 1992 onwards for half the car. :lol:
Author:  NG [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:42 am ]
Post subject: 
lol.. yes well these hubs don't have the screw holes for the drums.

i wanted to use something common as im making the car bit light weight.

just wanted to get that bolt in titanium.
Author:  Harley [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 9:47 am ]
Post subject: 
Here's a weight saving tip: leave it off.
If it didn't have holes from new the manufacturer obviously intended there not to be any.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 10:20 am ]
Post subject: 
These little screws do nothing really- most Jap cars have nothing holding their disc rotors on, except the 4 wheel studs/bolts!! :lol:

Hint: if the wheels come off, you have bigger probs to worry about than keeping the drums on.. :P
Author:  Timbo [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:31 pm ]
Post subject: 
If the drums can come loose, you've got a bigger problem than two 1/4" bolts can solve.

Tim

Edit: Oops, I should read the previous messages properly. :oops:
Author:  michaelb [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:31 pm ]
Post subject: 
I luv your hints Doc :wink:
Should be more of it.. :)
Author:  NG [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:44 pm ]
Post subject: 
they wont come loose..

i get the wheels hold it on..

just want it for extra security :)

im going with a Titanium bolt in m6 and lots of anti seize crap as the doc has suggested.
Author:  graham in aus [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 6:11 pm ]
Post subject: 
Read it again !

NBG is No Blardy Good!! :lol:

drmini in aust wrote:
Watch people in Mini shops don't try and sell you M6 ones, I had that happen once. They do screw in (sort-of) but are loose. NBG..... :x


:wink:
Author:  drmini in aust [ Tue Feb 28, 2012 6:28 pm ]
Post subject: 
graham in aus wrote:
Read it again !

NBG is No Blardy Good!! :lol:

drmini in aust wrote:
Watch people in Mini shops don't try and sell you M6 ones, I had that happen once. They do screw in (sort-of) but are loose. NBG..... :x


:wink:

In this case, there are NO threads in the (alloy) hub already, so if Nick wants to tap them 6mm to suit his expensotainium bolts, good luck to him. :lol:
Page 1 of 2 All times are UTC + 10 hours
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
http://www.phpbb.com/