Baer Brake bracket on ridetech spindle

[paulk68]

Anyone have a picture of a baer brake bracket mounted to a ridetech spindle with true turn what to make sure i use the correct hardware. ridetech included 2 bolts but I am not sure what to use for the second mounting holes?

[paulk68]

so the baer kit came with a 3' and 2.75" bolt for the braket. as you can see the 2.75" bolt is going to hit the posi link when I turn. is it safe to run a 2" bolt on this braket? i will keep the 3" at the tie rod end

[paulk68]

so I am running the 2" bolts with nylock nuts torqued to 85 ft lb's per baer instructions. My question is are these long enought, this is how it looks torqued down should I look to run a little bit longer bolts? this is what holds the caliper bracket to the spindle. thanks

[Apogee]

Originally Posted by paulk68

My question is are these long enought, this is how it looks torqued down should I look to run a little bit longer bolts?

Ideally, you should have at least 2-3 threads sticking through the locknut, so I would think that a 1/4" longer fastener in that application would be in order.

Tobin
KORE3

[SlowProgress]

I can get a photo tonight.

[SlowProgress]

I just realized I put non-locking nuts on for all the fit-up work. Once I put a tall self-locking nut on there it will probably look the same. I think I will just buy a shorter all-metal locknut when I do the final install. I agree that good practice is to have 1.5 - 2 threads past the locking feature.

Scott

[paulk68]

Thanks Guys, I will go up on my bolt size and check to make sure it does not interfere with the posi link.

[98ssnova]

2 thread is the magic number to ensure the locking feature of the nut is working or engaged. Those bolts look to short especially for a nylon lock.

[paulk68]

So the shorter bolt was 2 inches this is a 2 1/4. much better getting through the nut but very close on full lock. a 2 1/8 would be perfect i think. anyone know someone that make custom bolts?

[SlowProgress]

You won't need a customer bolt here. There are several styles of all-metal locknuts that are shorter than the nylon insert style that came with the kit. If you cut the bolt down it will rust where you are missing the plating. I would just go to the local hardware store and find a shorter locknut.