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Old 02-04-08, 05:15 PM
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Arrow FD rear caliper slider bolts - which one goes on top?

I had both my rear calipers apart and I can't remember which of the slider bolts/pins goes on top and which goes on the bottom. I searched but couldn't find anything on it either.

Can someone please refresh my memory?

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I have this one sitting in the bottom hole right now. Is this correct?
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this is the other bolt/pin
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Match the bolts by the letter on the head. One has a "G" and the other "L". The letters are also stamped on the caliper bracket next to the holes so you can match them up.
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What would happen if you switched them?
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^bad mojo

I think it doesn't screw in properly if you switch it. I remember there was a really old thread about it but I can't seem to find it anymore.

Thanks for the tip DigDug. I'll check it manana.

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Thanks, I tried to put them back in the same hole they came from but now I'm questioning myself. They screwed in fine but I better check anyway.
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G on top, L on bottom. FSM page P-28.
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^Thanks Eggie. It is indeed on that page. After 6 hours working on the car doing various things, I was pretty tired and totally missed that page when I looked in the FSM for it.
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What would happen if you switched them?
You end up f'ing up the threads. Ask me how I know.

Like it's supposed to be, flush w/ caliper body:


F'd up threads. Was not paying attention when I put it back together and started to tighten down bolts. If anyone has a pass side rear caliper assy laying around, please PM me.
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Try NAPA. That is where I got my last one. Although the hardware was not usable.
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