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Patrick
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AUG 22, 12:33 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Doggo:
It's funny, It never dawned on me that the now 40 year old calipers that have been cleaned used and painted over and over again would probably not be quite as tough as a brand new one off the line in 1985.
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If you were to compare those crusty looking threads to the threads in an actual brand new aluminum caliper, I suspect you'd notice a helluva difference. IMO, there's absolutely no way that those worn and pitted threads would be able to withstand anywhere near the factory torque specs.
I think you should complain to The Fiero Store and have them either reimburse you or send you a replacement. Seriously.
And tell your roommate that he took some excellent shots of the threads. 
| quote | Originally posted by Doggo:
I would try to get in touch with the fiero store but they added a tag to the caliper that basically says hey don’t over tighten or cross thread the bolt because you won’t get your money back.
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Don't let them get away with that BS. A mean look would've stripped those threads. For what The Fiero Store charges for re-built brake calipers, those threads should've been heli-coiled in the first place![This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 08-22-2024).]
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cartercarbaficionado
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AUG 22, 05:47 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Doggo:
I would try to get in touch with the fiero store but they added a tag to the caliper that basically says hey don’t over tighten or cross thread the bolt because you won’t get your money back
If you would be willing to rebuild and sell to me that would make a guys day. |
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pm me and I'll get you all set up. mine won't be as nice looking as that fierostore one but it'll work. honestly I would like that caliper because even though it's messed up it probably has a good piston which I could use in the one i give you since I don't have any perfect pistons also if you mail the caliper I could throw the new one in the same box and send it return for a bit cheaper.
do try with the fierostore first but if they jerk you around I got your back.
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Doggo
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AUG 22, 11:40 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by cartercarbaficionado:
pm me and I'll get you all set up. mine won't be as nice looking as that fierostore one but it'll work. honestly I would like that caliper because even though it's messed up it probably has a good piston which I could use in the one i give you since I don't have any perfect pistons also if you mail the caliper I could throw the new one in the same box and send it return for a bit cheaper.
do try with the fierostore first but if they jerk you around I got your back. |
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Going to contact them tomorrow most likely, I'll keep you guys posted. You'll probably hear from me within the next few days lol.
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Doggo
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AUG 26, 10:39 PM
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UPDTAE: The fiero store has agreed to warranty my caliper and send me a new one! They were super understanding, actually. See you all in the parking brake thread 
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Patrick
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AUG 26, 10:46 PM
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cartercarbaficionado
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AUG 27, 06:07 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Doggo:
UPDTAE: The fiero store has agreed to warranty my caliper and send me a new one! They were super understanding, actually. See you all in the parking brake thread |
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ayyy. yeah we'll be helpful I swear
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Dennis LaGrua
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AUG 30, 09:49 AM
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It is common to strip the threads for the banjo connection to strip out. When calipers are constantly rebuilt they are cleaned with a liquid that removes the outer corroded surfaces thereby weakening the threads. Then you tighten the bolt and the weakened threads strip out The solution is to use a Helicoil repair kit. You remove the piston drill out the hole, thread it for a thread insert, put it in and your are good to go. The new Helicoil threads are stronger that what was originally there. Lastly you clean the piston bore and put the piston and seals back. ------------------
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