wheel carrier

[racerx]

One of the caliper bolts on my 99 996 c2 became stuck in the wheel carrier and has stripped the threads in the wheel carrier. The caliper bolt will only take 30 or so pounds of torque vs. the recommended 63. Is that sufficient or should the carrier be replaced? Has anyone tackled replacing the front left or any wheel carrier? how does it rate as a DIY?

[Izzy]

Depending on how important stopping is for you. I think using brakes is for sissies who can't just power through turns. :drive:

Seriously, I have never done that work, but I would suggest you change the carrier, specially if it is on one of the front calipers. Subjecting it to heating and cooling cycles while driving may loosen the bolt, since it is not fully seated and secured.

Edited May 8, 2007 by izzyandsue

[racerx]

Depending on how important stopping is for you. I think using brakes is for sissies who can't just power through turns. :drive:

Seriously, I have never done that work, but I would suggest you change the carrier, specially if it is on one of the front calipers. Subjecting it to heating and cooling cycles while driving may loosen the bolt, since it is not fully seated and secured.

Braking is good to have, especially if there is a cement wall staring you in the face. Definitely leaning towards replacing the wheel carrier but wanted to put it out to the group as thought there might be some other type of fix that folks are aware of. Replacing the wheel carrier ain't cheap or easy it seems.

[nick49]

A threaded insert such as a Timesert, Keensert or my last choice although possibly ok would be a Helicoil, can be successfully used to make a repair. If done properly, it is stronger than the orignial aluminum threads in the carrier. Most any automotive machine shop or well equipped shop car repair this for you at a reasonable cost.