Front brake caliper slide pin (Question)

waynearees · Dec 4th, 2014, 11:16

Probably a really stupid question but I'm rattling my brain trying to think of any real problems and am trying to juggle looking after my daughter at the same time so probably missing the danger signs...

Anyway, just changed pads on my front right caliper and one of the slide pins was seized, took the bracket off to free it and snapped the head off the bolt in doing so, finally freed the pin and have put it all back together but I'm worried that because I haven't got a bolt on one side that my pads will just fall out or fail to work...

Is this something I need to be concerned about, the head of the bolt does sit in the hole so it's not just free moving on one side but it is only secured on one side.

Thanks for any advice.

gatos · Dec 4th, 2014, 11:23

Ideally you should have it secured with both bolts. After all, it is your brakes we are talking about, and it is not something you want to fail

waynearees · Dec 4th, 2014, 11:33

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Originally Posted by gatos

Ideally you should have it secured with both bolts. After all, it is your brakes we are talking about, and it is not something you want to fail

BUT....with the fact that I can't in mind, do you know if I'm screwed?

happy diver · Dec 4th, 2014, 11:41

gatos · Dec 4th, 2014, 11:54

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Originally Posted by waynearees

BUT....with the fact that I can't in mind, do you know if I'm screwed?

Hard to tell, but you should change it as soon as you can. Can you get one from a local scrappies? If you can't get hold of one asap, let me know and I can send you one.

waynearees · Dec 4th, 2014, 11:59

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Originally Posted by gatos

Hard to tell, but you should change it as soon as you can. Can you get one from a local scrappies? If you can't get hold of one asap, let me know and I can send you one.

Thanks Gatos, name your price and I'll have to go for that option as there isn't a single Volvo in a single scrappy around here anywhere...tried umpteen times for several things and get told the same everytime, "Sorry mate, we don't touch Volvo"

gatos · Dec 4th, 2014, 12:01

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Originally Posted by waynearees

Thanks Gatos, name your price and I'll have to go for that option as there isn't a single Volvo in a single scrappy around here anywhere...tried umpteen times for several things and get told the same everytime, "Sorry mate, we don't touch Volvo"

Is it just the pin and bolt that you are after? If yes, then £3.20 for postage.

PM me you name and address and I will post it today. Will send you my paypal tonight when I get in.

waynearees · Dec 4th, 2014, 12:19

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Originally Posted by gatos

Is it just the pin and bolt that you are after? If yes, then £3.20 for postage.

PM me you name and address and I will post it today. Will send you my paypal tonight when I get in.

It is yeah, if I could just get the darn bolt out, it would just be a bolt that I'd need and have probably got one kicking about somewhere but the thing is so bloody rusted in, it'd probably be less stuck if it was welded.

Pm sent, thanks again Gatos

creronr123 · Jun 4th, 2020, 13:58

Hi do you still sell the brake caliper bolts for my Volvo V40
2002 so I can buy. I've cleaned my brakes up and just need the correct bolts

QUOTE=gatos;1795949]Is it just the pin and bolt that you are after? If yes, then £3.20 for postage.

PM me you name and address and I will post it today. Will send you my paypal tonight when I get in.[/QUOTE]

Scoobymolly · Jun 4th, 2020, 14:18

Brakes are something you dont mess with.If you cant fix it, put your tools away and dont endanger other road users and yourself, by driving a vehicle with defective brakes.
Vauxhall Astra h slide pins are the same.

Dec 4th, 2014, 11:16	#1
waynearees Junior Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2014 14:36 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sheffield View Photos By: waynearees	Front brake caliper slide pin (Question) Probably a really stupid question but I'm rattling my brain trying to think of any real problems and am trying to juggle looking after my daughter at the same time so probably missing the danger signs... Anyway, just changed pads on my front right caliper and one of the slide pins was seized, took the bracket off to free it and snapped the head off the bolt in doing so, finally freed the pin and have put it all back together but I'm worried that because I haven't got a bolt on one side that my pads will just fall out or fail to work... Is this something I need to be concerned about, the head of the bolt does sit in the hole so it's not just free moving on one side but it is only secured on one side. Thanks for any advice. __________________ My S40....

Dec 4th, 2014, 11:23	#2
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	Ideally you should have it secured with both bolts. After all, it is your brakes we are talking about, and it is not something you want to fail __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

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Jun 4th, 2020, 13:58	#9
creronr123 New Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2022 13:29 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Exeter	Brake caliper bolt Hi do you still sell the brake caliper bolts for my Volvo V40 2002 so I can buy. I've cleaned my brakes up and just need the correct bolts QUOTE=gatos;1795949]Is it just the pin and bolt that you are after? If yes, then £3.20 for postage. PM me you name and address and I will post it today. Will send you my paypal tonight when I get in.[/QUOTE]

Jun 4th, 2020, 14:18	#10
Scoobymolly Junior Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2021 18:49 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Bangor	Brakes are something you dont mess with.If you cant fix it, put your tools away and dont endanger other road users and yourself, by driving a vehicle with defective brakes. Vauxhall Astra h slide pins are the same.

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