19-07-12, 01:37 PM
That's quite an interesting response, similar to other threads i've read, some people think "not a problem" and others are dead against it.
The reason i mentioned the rear was because last year i went to change the rear disc and every bolt was welded tight, the only one i got half way out then snapped and i had to get a new wheel. I don't know what bolts they were but i think a combination of more than likely being overtightened and the disc getting hot/cold throughout the years was the main cause of the fusion.
I read that stainless bolts in alloy are okay as long as they are greased to prevent the welding reaction happening.
I've noticed that the HT steel bolts on the front do tend to be prone to a little rust, and also the allen heads are quite soft, that's why i was considering the stainless ones.
A valid point by 'Fazerider' about the top part of the bolt being wider though, i hadn't thought about that! :rolleyes
After reading that old thread you've supplied i'm now having second thoughts.
The reason i mentioned the rear was because last year i went to change the rear disc and every bolt was welded tight, the only one i got half way out then snapped and i had to get a new wheel. I don't know what bolts they were but i think a combination of more than likely being overtightened and the disc getting hot/cold throughout the years was the main cause of the fusion.
I read that stainless bolts in alloy are okay as long as they are greased to prevent the welding reaction happening.
I've noticed that the HT steel bolts on the front do tend to be prone to a little rust, and also the allen heads are quite soft, that's why i was considering the stainless ones.
A valid point by 'Fazerider' about the top part of the bolt being wider though, i hadn't thought about that! :rolleyes
After reading that old thread you've supplied i'm now having second thoughts.
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