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Aug 28, 2003 | 08:03 PM

Cris

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Good technical question....

I installed a set of boxster brakes into my A4 using EVO MS' aluminum carrier brackets. However, the bolts that came with the kit - the ones that bolts the carrier to the hub - are too long (by about 2 or 3mm). So, I am forced to put a couple of aluminum washers to keep the bolts from bottoming out onto the rotors.

So, here is the question - Can I cut the bolts (steel) down about 2 or 3mm, without compromising the integrity of the bolt... and the bolt's ability to stay on the hub? I believe I can... but want to check with the people here first.

Thanks,
Cris

Aug 28, 2003 | 08:54 PM

ryoung

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One caveat ....

The grip of the bolt is the unthreaded portion between the head and the threads. You don't want to cut off 2-3mm of thread and find that the grip of the bolt is now into the threaded portion of the hub. [Needless to say, it won't screw in.] Other than that, no problem.