fix for stripped caliper bolts Dakota

From : Annonymous

Q: while doing the brakes on a 2001 dakota 4x4 i found that one of the bolts that hold the caliper was stripped. apparently this is a problem with this model and maybe others. after drilling and tapping it out and putting in a helicoil i found that napa sells a oversized bolt that will cut its own threads also. they are a little expensive but well worth the $20 each. hope this helps hank likes new ideas .

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From : marsh monster

ninebal310@aol.com wrote while doing the brakes on a 2001 dakota 4x4 i found that one of the bolts that hold the caliper was stripped. apparently this is a problem with this model and maybe others. after drilling and tapping it out and putting in a helicoil i found that napa sells a oversized bolt that will cut its own threads also. they are a little expensive but well worth the $20 each. hope this helps hank likes new ideas ========== ========== good job. the header for the topic will make it easier to search the archives for those smart enough to do that first. again glad you gotr fixed. marshmonster .