I was doing pads and rotors on my wifes 2007 TL Type S and the bottom bolt(19mm) came out damaging the thread from the Brembo caliper(bottom hole). I thought it just F'd up the bolt but as you can see the threading where the bolt goes in to the caliper is damaged and can't fit a new bolt in there. Anyone know what I can do in this situation or know any shops that can rethread the existing bolt hole?? I took off the caliper in the meantime. I appreciate any help anyone can give me.

 

Not uncommon.

Search Heli-coil.

 

get a new spindle

 

You do not need a new spindle. Get it heli coiled.

 

Happened to me on both front brembos. I had to purchase new brembo calipers for $600 (that's employee pricing)!!!

 

Centric Parts (same company as Stoptech) makes re-manufactured calipers for the TL 6MT/Type-S. RockAuto.com sells them for $145 each + $125 core desposit (send your old ones back).

http://extranet.soleniuminc.com/Cent...05&m=58&mm=749

Current part numbers:
142.40084 Front Left
142.40083 Front Right

They also sell both pistons to rebuild yourself: 146.38054 & 146.42023
And a rebuild kit with seals & boots: 143.63023

The part number shown below isn't valid any longer (I think)

 

tap and die kit

 

That's good information to have handy.

 

Definitely good to know, thanks man. If i knew about it a little sooner i would of went this route. I ended up getting it tapped and i believe the machine shop put a helicoil. From speaking with a acura service guy, he tells me they use aluminum bolts on cast iron calipers?? Is there any truth to this? I put a good amount of anti-seize and cleaned out the threads to make sure it went on smooth as possible on all 4 holes. From what i've searched, its a pretty common problem with Acura in general.

 

what he said doesnt pertain to the brembo caliper, which is aluminum if i'm not mistaken.

 

No that is not correct in any case. The bolts are always metric grade 10.9 steel (with a zinc coating). The calipers are typically cast steel (rotors are cast iron). Brembo calipers are aluminum.

 

I just had this happen to me. What has everyone who went the heli coil option experienced? have they held well??

 

The TimeSert made for the Brembos gets great reviews. I've used TimeSert to fix stripped spark plug holes and so far, every time I've used them they have worked out great. I believe this is the correct kit for the Brembo caliper repair:

• https://smile.amazon.com/TIME-SERT-M...mi_y1405964225

 

 

The TimeSert kit works great, I'd even encourage it as a preventative maintenance especially for northern climates.
I made a quick write-up of the install here: https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-p.../#post15923116