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07-17-2016, 02:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,141
M.O.C. #1920
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Ram Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts
Well, we had a mishap on the way home from the CPRR. The large metric bolts that hold the front brake caliper are missing. Changed brakes about 25,000 miles ago. Top bolt fell out on the highway. Couldn't find one on a Sunday in Pine Bluff, Nebraska. Found a mechanic and he recommended putting the top bolt in the bottom hole. That way, the force was toward the disk. Worked fine for about 60 miles. Now, I'm missing both bolts. Anyone know what size those bolts are? I know they are metric. Also, need the torque. Didn't have the right socket along for the torque wrench. Safely in at the KOA and I don't believe any major damage has been done. Fortunate.
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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07-17-2016, 03:35 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,546
M.O.C. #2283
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Ron if you can't find the bolts you need where you are go to my web site and call me I will find them and send them to you.
Lynwood
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07-17-2016, 03:50 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
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Glad you're both safe!
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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07-17-2016, 04:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
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M.O.C. #1920
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Thanks, Lynwood. The unfortunate thing is it's Sunday. My brother-in-law can be here in about fifty minutes. I'll call NAPA first thing tomorrow. I really appreciate the offer. Any idea what size they are? My micrometers and thread Gage's are at home. I'm sure they're metric. If I were to guess, M12x1.5 and 50mm length. Just a guess.
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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07-17-2016, 04:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
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M.O.C. #1920
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Thanks, Dick. We were fortunate to hear it at a rest area first and then right at the turn off for the Cheyenne KOA. If I get by for the cost of 1 night at a KOA and 2 bolts, I'll consider it cheap.
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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07-17-2016, 05:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
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M.O.C. #1920
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It looks from a thread I found that it is a grade 10.9, M14, Pitch 2.0, 55 mm length. Can anyone confirm this? Thanks in advance. My order of calling tomorrow is NAPA, Fastenal, Ram. Anyone else I should try? Probably a brake shop?
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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07-18-2016, 02:22 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Davison
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Ron, while I'm not certain of the size, I would recommend some blue thread locker on the bolts. They are subject to tremendous heat and vibration. It has happened on our police Tahoe's at work and this was the solution.
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07-18-2016, 03:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,546
M.O.C. #2283
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Ron my mikes and thread gages are here but I don't have a bolt. Looks like we both have half of what we need.
Lynwood
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07-18-2016, 04:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
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M.O.C. #1920
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Well, looks like it is an M18x2.5 thread, 50mm length. My BIL is doing some driving - Livermore, Colorado to Laramie, Wyoming to Cheyenne, Wyoming to home. Tried every Ram dealership in 100 miles. Two had (1) bolt. Laramie had 14. I'm getting extras - $3 each. Can't believe that Ram is that inexpensive for a bolt that size. No parts stores, brake shops, Fastenal, etc stocked them. NAPA didn't even have a listing. Will use Blue Loctite and torque on these. Well, off to pull the wheel and get ready.
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Ron and Terrie Ames - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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