Monday, September 17, 2007

Loctite ?

I was switching my wheelset over to the new ones I got. I only had a screwdriver type of torx. So I couldn't get much leverage, but either way the cap screws weren't going anywhere. I'll probably try a vise grip clamped on to the screwdriver.

Anyway, I'm assuming I just have to break through the Loctite hold. Then they should come free. What I was wondering is if other folks could tell me, do I have to loctite them back when I put them on the new wheels? Or is that just a recommendation? This is my first set of discs so I'm just a bit cautious. Any folks out there with advice, feel free to chime in, thanks.

2 comments:

Rat House Marc said...

I don't run loctite on mine and have never had any problems with them comming loose. If you do want a tool that lets you get more leverage Hokel's stocks Gorilla brand torx tools that kick ass.

bontrag said...

Thanks Marc. I'll have to check out Hokel's thanks. I'll see what I can do tonight to break through the loctite.