Today I bought new brake pads to replace the old worn out ones. Had a friend over who is more mechanically inclined than I am and we successfully put the brake pads, however where we failed was one of the bolts broke. I guess he turned it too tight (we didnt' have a torque wrench). Would I have to return to a bike mechanic shop to get a replacement or will places like Lordco, etc have this bolt? Attached is a picture.
My bike is a CBR 600 RR. This screw is the longest one.
Like I said we just torqued it too much and it snapped. everything else was fine.
Are there any other places other than bike shops to get these pieces? or is it safer to go to those shops?
Most of the time when you break a bolt whilst tightening the broken pieces will usually come out...now breaking while removing a bolt now that's a different story.
I'll strongly suggest in just getting the part number and just tough it out and order the part through a dealer !! bolts have different torque specs and materials used.. I wouldn't want to cheap out on an item that holds your brake calipers in place... Don't cheap out on your safety !! sure there would be other bolts you can use and might for sure fit !! but metals have different strengths and safety rating!!
Glad you got yourself all fixed up. You used a torque wrench the second time, right?
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