08-05-2012, 08:43 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Lomita,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance SP3033, KC SBF 427
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My understanding is that the brake (and other?) bolt installation problems were traced to a particular Hi-Tech employee and that torque-striping critical bolts was implements. I've checked under my car (#3033) and found that: 1) torque-striping appeared to be applied to critical bolt and 2) in some cases the stiping was not applied adequately enough to provide the function it was intended to provide. When correctly applied, striping will show a crack if a bolt loosens up at all. An intact stripe means that the bolt was properly torqued (with sealant a/r) and has not moved since installation - like the safety wire on your wheels which breaks if the nut turns. The stripe must be applied so it bridges the surfaces that will move relative to each other if the bolt rotates (e.g., from bolt head, across any washers and to the frame or part). I found some that miss the critical bridging part on my car..
Just some things to look for.
Matt
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