Brake caliper guide pin thread

[Peteridd117]

I worn out the threads on the caliper carrier bracket which the caliper sits on. Tried tapping it and the top bolt just slides through instead of tightening. Problem is the carrier bracket is part of the actual hub do I buy a thread repair kit? Similar to them help-coil kits or do I buy a hub?
It is an ATE style

[Peteridd117]

Here is that kit.

[GreenV8S]

That's not a normal thing to wear out. How did you manage to wear it out?

A thread repair is not a trivial thing and requires a certain amount of skill to do correctly. If you're prone to cross-threading or massively overtightening bolts, and tackle a thread repair in the same way, the results are not likely to be satisfactory.

[Dave Brand]

Your best option would probably be to use a mobile thread repair service. That way you'll get an expert opinion as to whether the job can be done safely & if so have a repair done by somebody who knows what he's doing.

[thebraketester]

If you are going to use inserts use 'time sert'.

I would just replace the part to be honest.

[SHutchinson]

You aren't having much luck with these brakes are you? Saved yourself much money yet? Sometimes you just have to admit that a brake specialist can do the job better/cheaper/faster than yourself.

[The Wookie]

Don't you just need a new caliper carrier?

[steveo3002]

dont be too hard on him , brakes that havent been apart in years can get scabby on the ends of the slider threads then drag it all through and kill the threads , just look how many slider repair kits are for sale

but yeah if in doubt its not an ideal place to practice your first thread repair , would be best to have a man in van round or if possible put a new carrier on