Hello all,

 

I was wondering if anyone knew the front caliper sliding pin thread size and pitch for a 1.2 12v? Essentially I went to change the brake pads and I noticed the thread was ruined on the lower section. I tried measuring it up and I'm pretty sure it's Imperial and not Metric, close to an M8x1.5.

 

Now I'm currently driving a Polo 2002 onwards which is the same as the Fabia Mk1 1999 onwards so I hope they are the same. I would try the Polo forum but everything there are for rust mobiles pre 2000.

 

Thanks in advance for your help. My last resort is to find a scrappy.

 

PS I'm wondering whether if this should be in the tech section, admins please move if necessary.

Edited 11 February, 201412 yr by nick_uk

I've found my answer, 9 x 1.25mm helicoil kit. Sorted. This is probably useful for anyone else as it saves changing the whole hub.

Hi. Mine is a fabia 1.4 mpi, the pins are M9 x 1.25.

I used yhis kit from Ebay - 290771463665 - rather than the helicoil kit, a little safer in my opinion. Go to the tool website and download the instruction, also use thread lock.

I did order a new slide pin set from vwspares.co.uk

I had to file down an old slide pin a little to get the metal bar to fit properly.

Was all done quickly and with very little hassle.

Take your time and good luck

Matthew

Hi. Mine is a fabia 1.4 mpi, the pins are M9 x 1.25.

I used yhis kit from Ebay - 290771463665 - rather than the helicoil kit, a little safer in my opinion. Go to the tool website and download the instruction, also use thread lock.

I did order a new slide pin set from vwspares.co.uk

I had to file down an old slide pin a little to get the metal bar to fit properly.

Was all done quickly and with very little hassle.

Take your time and good luck

Matthew

Hi Matthew,

 

Just seen your reply, I managed to sort it with the helicoil kit, took a few go's to thread it in successfully and now it's nice and tight. Identical pins so I guess you have the FS-III brakes too...

 

Looks like another good alternative, thanks for the link! I'll bear this product in mind if I need one.

 

Cheers.

 

Nick.