Is it OK to reuse stock caliper, shock and panhard bar nuts and bolts?

[Pitt Stang]

My service manual says to use new nuts and bolts when replacing shock, brake caliper and panhard bar, etc..

I get the single use concept but was curious if the folks on this forum reuse their hardware.

I have the replacement hardware part numbers, but it is a pricey and time consuming endeavor ordering new hardware. Safety, though, I don’t want to compromise.

 

[TMSBOSS]

If a bolt is single use has a loctite like thread loc on it. I use it over again and just add more loctite

 

[KazarS197]

I've only done work on the brakes and have reused the bolts like @TMSBOSS said with more loctite. Maintaining the correct torque specs is important. I grabbed all of the torque spec sheets from the S197 workshop manual that I could and placed in one doc for quick reference . It plus a few others are in this thread. https://trackmustangsonline.com/threads/s197-torque-spec-sheet-please.17234/

@Pitt Stang take a ride out to Pitt Race Memorial Day weekend if you have time. Chin is having a HPDE. Even if you are not driving it's still fun to watch. It would be cool to see another TMO'r out there.

 

[xr7]

What I look for is bolts that have a torque to yield spec, something that calls for a specific torque and then turned a specific amount after torque amount, like 45 degrees. Any bolt torqued like this is tossed. I reuse nuts and bolts all the time, to much CYA in shop manuals and owners manuals.

 

[TWF]

If one time use replace it. Reason is threads get deformed from reusing it and easy strip.
This problem is common with motorcycle guys, reusing countershaft sprocket nut and stripping threads on shaft. To replace shaft whole motor has to come apart. Save $5 to spend $2500

 

[Cornerz]

Reuse them unless they are damaged, or a torque to yield bolt. Ford does it as a liability reduction step - they don't trust techs to use thread locker correctly I guess.
To check for deformation on the threads, you can run a new nut up the threads. if it is tight on any location, then toss it. Most of the bolts Ford says to toss aren't even available from them anymore.

 

[EF1]

I reuse the brake bolts all the time with additional loctite unless threads are damaged. I have reused strut to spindle bolts as many as five times without without problem. Last time the struts were out I replaced them since I was able to get them.

 

[Cornerz]

Thinking of strut to spindle bolts - there’s a note in some instructions I recently used that these were upgraded from course to fine thread bolts for more clamping strength. My dealer can’t find the part numbers. Any ideas?

 

[Pitt Stang]

I've only done work on the brakes and have reused the bolts like @TMSBOSS said with more loctite. Maintaining the correct torque specs is important. I grabbed all of the torque spec sheets from the S197 workshop manual that I could and placed in one doc for quick reference . It plus a few others are in this thread. https://trackmustangsonline.com/threads/s197-torque-spec-sheet-please.17234/

@Pitt Stang take a ride out to Pitt Race Memorial Day weekend if you have time. Chin is having a HPDE. Even if you are not driving it's still fun to watch. It would be cool to see another TMO'r out there.

Awesome torque spec list. Much appreciated.

I’ve done a bunch of TNiA’s at Pitt Race and the June 1 one should be my first with my new 295 square setup. I’ve heard a lot of good things about Chin HPDE’s.

 

[Pitt Stang]

Thanks, everyone, for their comments and advice. I appreciate it.

 

[JeffV8]

Awesome torque spec list. Much appreciated.

I’ve done a bunch of TNiA’s at Pitt Race and the June 1 one should be my first with my new 295 square setup. I’ve heard a lot of good things about Chin HPDE’s.

Me, Mike and Jay first 3 go to most track nights. I have seen you there.