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Old 01-04-2022, 06:41 PM
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Micro-encapsulated bolts have Loctite or similar on them. That's why the bolts are special. I re-use them but apply blue Loctite before doing so. Calipers are subject to lots of vibration, shocks and heating and cooling cycles. I wouldn't reuse them without a new application of Loctite.
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