spindle for '90 tbird.

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Dark1 - 12 Jul 2005 13:16 GMT

the last time my brakes were done, one of the bolts that hold the caliper to
the spindle had to be replaced with a different one and force-threaded in..
being the hole is stripped... so now they need done again and I need a new
spindle... except this doesn't apear to be a part that's listed at the
regular auto parts stores.... unless it uses another name??
I realy don't want to get something so vital from a scrapyard.. but dealer
prices would mean a trip into the river for this car as far as I'm
concerned.. any leads to where i can relace it at a reasonable price?

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Shoe Salesman - 12 Jul 2005 18:52 GMT

> the last time my brakes were done, one of the bolts that hold the caliper
> to the spindle had to be replaced with a different one and force-threaded
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> prices would mean a trip into the river for this car as far as I'm
> concerned.. any leads to where i can relace it at a reasonable price?

You might not have a choice but to go to a junk yard. The dealer probably
wont have it because the car is so old. You might try the heli-coil method
too.

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rjtvd - 12 Jul 2005 21:01 GMT

>>the last time my brakes were done, one of the bolts that hold the caliper
>>to the spindle had to be replaced with a different one and force-threaded
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> wont have it because the car is so old. You might try the heli-coil method
> too.

Using Heli-coil to repair stripped thread is a fantastic way to safe
money and work. We used to repair front spindles all the time on GM
products. Buy two new retainer bolts for your brake caliper and also a
Heli-coil kit. They come in all sizes. The kit consists of several
inserts, the proper drill bit and a applicator. If you have a good
drill, it's a piece of cake. Good luck.
P.S. Heli-coil is available in all good autoparts supply stores.

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Backyard Mechanic - 13 Jul 2005 02:55 GMT

"Dark1" <betterask4it@ifyouwantit.com> wrote

> I realy don't want to get something so vital from
> a scrapyard..

Are you kidding? I would bet you would have as much chance of getting a
defective one new as getting one from a reputable junkyard.

If the donor vehicle wasnt smacked on that side, it's safe as cake. And
will cost you next to nothing. I bought a whole spindle, hub, good disk
for under 35 for my 93. At one of the highest priced lots.

Otherwise heli-coil it, as rj says

It's the lower ball joints on the MN12 you have to worry about. If it
squeaks on turning wheel replace it quick

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Rob - 13 Jul 2005 07:03 GMT

> the last time my brakes were done, one of the bolts that hold the caliper to
> the spindle had to be replaced with a different one and force-threaded in..
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> prices would mean a trip into the river for this car as far as I'm
> concerned.. any leads to where i can relace it at a reasonable price?

go to wrecker. spindles usually dont wear out as there are no moving
parts on them .. just make sure the axle shaft has no significant wear
on the bearing locations.

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