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fatjames
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PostPosted: 08:59 - 24 Apr 2012    Post subject: Brake reservoir screws Reply with quote
Hi all,

I'm after a bag of the above. I worked out they are M4 x 12mm, but I'm unsure of the thread pitch. My local motorbike parts place want over a quid each!

Any idea's?

Thanks
FJ
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Bezzer
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PostPosted: 09:58 - 24 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
They are standard M4 x 0.7, which is what they are if they just say M4 you won't find any other pitch readily available.
You can get a bag of 50 stainless countersunk M4 10mm for £2 from Screwfix which will be ideal.
https://www.screwfix.com/c/screws-nails-fixings/a2-machine-screws/cat840478
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fatjames
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PostPosted: 10:04 - 24 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nice one Bezzer. Lots of Karma Karma

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PostPosted: 22:47 - 24 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
If they are countersunk screws put a smear of coppaslip on the threads and in the top cap before putting the new screws in place.This will ensure that they do not seize in the future.
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fatjames
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PostPosted: 09:02 - 25 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fizzer Thou wrote:
If they are countersunk screws..

Thanks, good advice.

Bezzer wrote:
..from Screwfix


Went to screw fix yesterday, they had none in stock and she said it didn't look like they'd be stocked again..I found some on eGay for a good price.

I was tempted to get allen bolts rather than possidrive as they were black, but thought they might round off easier.

Thank again
FJ
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yen_powell
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PostPosted: 09:05 - 25 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
fatjames wrote:
Fizzer Thou wrote:
If they are countersunk screws..

Thanks, good advice.

Bezzer wrote:
..from Screwfix


Went to screw fix yesterday, they had none in stock and she said it didn't look like they'd be stocked again..I found some on eGay for a good price.

I was tempted to get allen bolts rather than possidrive as they were black, but thought they might round off easier.

Thank again
FJ
Less chance of someone overtightening a cross head than an allen head.
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