Here is a topic that will help you out:
http://www.ffcars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=248543&highlight=stripped+thread
Don

 

How about exchanging it for a reman. one at the local parts store? I would definetly be concerned about debris getting in the caliper if you didn't disassemble it before hand, but a helicoil should work otherwise. Just not sure I would take a chance on it.

Jim.

 

I've got about 8000+ miles on a helicoil repair on my PBR. Still has not leaked.

 

Same thing happened to me. The size heli coil you need is a difficult one to get. So I sent it back to breeze no broblem. I hear this is a common issue with re-man alum. calipers. Of course breeze said this never happens. He still made good no problem. Are you sure of the year of that caliper? Mine is 2003 and I think thats the one you might have.

 

A helicoil repair is stronger than the original material, however, not sure it is worth the trouble.

 

The crush washers make the seal, not the threads, so a heli-coil should be safe

 

I'd recommend swapping it for a reman - should be sub-$100 with the core swap.

I used junkyard calipers, and after the strip/clean/flush/paint I would have been WAY ahead with buying reman!

 

I had a bad banjo bolt that stripped my threads. Thread repair kit was half the price of a new or reman. It does just fine.

 

Thanks guys.

I found a fairly cheap caliper locally so I am swapping out, and I'll be extra careful putting the banjo bolt in.

Because we are north of the border the hassle of getting a part back to Breeze and then back here might take some time and dollars. With the discount for the core return locally, should be a wash.

Appreciate the thoughts.

Rick