S15 Caliper Bolts Have Come Loose On Front Brakes?

[BakemonoRicer]

So I just finished getting slotted rotors + new ebc greenstuff pads + hardware kits

Anyway, I'm in the process of seasoning the rotors and when I got home the caliper bolts were poking out halfway (bottom bolt on driver side and passenger side, top ones remained secure)...

The bolts have a crevice for a flat screwdriver...

A qualified tradesman installed the brakes....so is this normal to happen?

If not, how can I fix this?

[Duncan]

first, your qualified tradesman has made a major, dangerous f**kup. You should call them and abuse them tomorrow.

It is easy enough to bolt the calipers back up properly, you just need the right size spanner or socket (preferably on a 1/2" drive).

Don't drive the car until it is fixed, you are likely to lose your brakes entirely.

On second reading, I am not sure you mean the caliper mounting bolt - can you post a pic?

[MrStabby]

For stuff this important, you pretty much have to use a torque wrench.

[BakemonoRicer]

Duncan,

Picture as requested,

The little silver bolt pin thing is what I'm referring to, that was sticking out about halfway when I got home, and I just pushed it back into position

[Dobz]

They just hold the pads in place. Pull the wheel off and check the wire that holds the pin in place.

Edited November 11, 2012 by Dobz

[Duncan]

well that's good news, but still not safe.

that is the pin that holds the spring that holds the brake pads in place. They should have had an R pin or split pin to stop them slipping out.

To fix that, you need 4 small split pins. Jack the car up, take the wheels off and you will see at the other end of those pins they have a hole drilled through them. You can put the split pins through the hole in the back (bend back at least 1 leg when you have) and it will be fine.

Or, ring the shop and tell them to come and fix it. They probably have the original R pins sitting on their floor somewhere

[BakemonoRicer]

Okay, glad I noticed something was wrong sooner rather than later.

Thanks heaps for the help Duncan and Dobz