I apply blue to each screw in turn, thread it in, then torque the set crosswise to the specified torque.

Is this correct? I don't know, but I'm not going to drive myself nuts overthinking it.

 

Using blue Loctite and torquing to spec won't hurt anything. If it makes you feel better to do so, then do it.

 

Treat the rotor and sprocket bolts the same? I once heard that anything on the drivetrain should get Loctite red.

 

Red Loctite can only be loosened up by heating it. Blue Loctite will do the trick just nicely.

 

My 06 had thread lock from the factory, I believe it was blue. Use red and you'll be drilling out your bolts if you strip the heads.

 

I replaced the front rotor bolts with ProBolt stainless, which use a smallish Allen size in the head, smaller than the factory bolts. They deformed somewhat upon being torqued to the correct spec, which makes me think that they'll be a real treat to get out.

 

I use blue on the rotor bolts and none on the sprocket bolts on all bikes.

 

Red or Blue or Not



Mr. brock29609,

There is a thread locking compound on the rotor bolts from the factory. I would suggest using Blue Loctite when installing these bolts. I did use a little heat when I removed my rotors during a service. Do clean the threads, prior to installation, male and female.

As I remember, please correct me if I'm wrong, the sprocket Nuts are of a self locking variety and do not use or need a locking compound.

Go by the recommended torque specifications and don't adjust for any lubing effect.

Namaste,
Charles

 

I don't use Loctite on any of these bolts and have never had an issue.

 

Me and my heat gun have never met a red Loctited bolt that couldn't be undone with ease, but if Mr. Blue will get the job done, that's what I'll use.