Good technical question....

Cris · 08-28-2003, 08:03 PM

I installed a set of boxster brakes into my A4 using EVO MS' aluminum carrier brackets. However, the bolts that came with the kit - the ones that bolts the carrier to the hub - are too long (by about 2 or 3mm). So, I am forced to put a couple of aluminum washers to keep the bolts from bottoming out onto the rotors.

So, here is the question - Can I cut the bolts (steel) down about 2 or 3mm, without compromising the integrity of the bolt... and the bolt's ability to stay on the hub? I believe I can... but want to check with the people here first.

Thanks,
Cris

ryoung · 08-28-2003, 08:54 PM

The grip of the bolt is the unthreaded portion between the head and the threads. You don't want to cut off 2-3mm of thread and find that the grip of the bolt is now into the threaded portion of the hub. [Needless to say, it won't screw in.] Other than that, no problem.

~~ModifiedA4~~ · 08-29-2003, 09:01 AM

sw20T · 09-02-2003, 06:33 PM

08-28-2003, 08:54 PM	#2
ryoung Elder Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 11,968	One caveat .... The grip of the bolt is the unthreaded portion between the head and the threads. You don't want to cut off 2-3mm of thread and find that the grip of the bolt is now into the threaded portion of the hub. [Needless to say, it won't screw in.] Other than that, no problem. __________________ 2001 Audi S8 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser

08-29-2003, 09:01 AM	#3
~~ModifiedA4~~ Banned Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 34,549	not a problem.

09-02-2003, 06:33 PM	#4
sw20T New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 77	let us know how it stops when you are done:)

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