Trying to find the thread details for the sliding caliper bolt

2003 SKODA OCTAVIA
172,584 MILES
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RUDOLPH76
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Am trying to find the thread for the front caliper sliding bolt, I am trying to get the housing re threaded but no-one seems to know the thread size
Oct 19, 2011 at 7:48 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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We do not have any information on this car, but it will be a metric thread, measure the bolt diameter and an engineer will be able to measure the thread pitch with a pitch gauge.
Oct 27, 2011 at 7:39 AM
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Mar 22, 2023 at 2:25 AM
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MIKE H R
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Dorman Brake Caliper Bolt Guide Pin 14010 - Dorman Brake Caliper Bolt Guide Pin 14010, available at most automotive stores. When you go there give them the make , year of the car. Let me know how you make out and if you need any more help.
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Mar 23, 2023 at 1:20 PM