On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 4:33 PM, Troy<colorworks@gci.net> wrote:
> I'm going to tackle my front brake pads this weekend, and noticed in the Bentley (46.5 A.) it says that new self locking bolts must be used when re-fastening brake caliper housing. I spoke with bus depot and it sounded to me like new bolts with locktite on them is what they sell for $6.00 a bolt. Is there any reason I just can't use more Loctite on the existing bolt or does it need to be replaced? I assume that I want to use the blue stuff, not red.
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> Any other tips for front pads? After tackling the rear drum brakes, I figure this will be a breeze. I'm going to replace both front hoses as well.

I am not sure if this applies to later model '86+ brakes, (as they
might have antisqueal shims... no Bentley handy to check) but.....

I added antisqueal to:

pins where they meet (pass through) the pads
pads where they meet the retainer clip
metal edges on sides of pads (edges close to caliper. NOT bottom edges)
back of pad.

Zero squeals and this w/o the stock shims (pre '86 type)

More details on what I did shown in last 2 pics. Note amount of
antisqueal shown on back of pad, too thick IMO. Was thinned. Your
caliper should be different, but pics should show how little I used at
pins/pad holes.

http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/frontcaliperspads3

Inspect entire caliper. Mine looked fine from above. View from below:

http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/FrontCaliperToast.jpg/FrontCaliperToast-full;init:.jpg

Again your calipers should be different, but I think it wise to
inspect the whole enchilada.

Disclaimer

http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/disclaimer

If you choose to use Locktite, blue YES, red NO.

Enjoy!

Neil.

-- 
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