break caliper bolt - how to secure it

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RancherSam

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Hays County, TX
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Case IH JX95 4x4
Hello everyone,

I recently changed the ball joints on my srw 2004 f350 diesel. Recently I found out that the rather sizable bolt that holds the brake unit in place came out ( this is the 2in by 1/2in bolt ). We had torqued it to 150 ft lbs but apparently that wasn't enough ( btw this is not the bolt that holds the brake pads - that one was fine ). I don't think I will be undoing this again anytime soon so I need it to stay! What do you all recommend I do in addition to torquing it again to 150.
 
   / break caliper bolt - how to secure it #2  
loctite 262

you'll have to heat it to get it loose next time around
 
   / break caliper bolt - how to secure it #3  
Ditto on the Locktite. Good stuff. :D
 
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Loctite is what is used in that application due to the vibrations.
 
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Hello everyone,

I recently changed the ball joints on my srw 2004 f350 diesel. Recently I found out that the rather sizable bolt that holds the brake unit in place came out ( this is the 2in by 1/2in bolt ). We had torqued it to 150 ft lbs but apparently that wasn't enough ( btw this is not the bolt that holds the brake pads - that one was fine ). I don't think I will be undoing this again anytime soon so I need it to stay! What do you all recommend I do in addition to torquing it again to 150.

With all due respect , a 2X1/2" bolt tightened to 150* will take a bit to undo again . Are you certain it was not overlooked on assembly ?
 
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Loctite. Mine '99 had factory Loctite on those bolts.
 

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