Question about brakes/locking adhesive

Post by **pete** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 1:34 pm

HI,

I've read the guides online and my mate is going to help me get over my phobia of getting my hands dirty so discs, pads and Goodridge hoses are all ordered/sitting in the hall... One question it says on Elise faq site to use Permabond A131 which is described as "PERMABONDÂ® HH131 is a very high temperature resistant, high strength anaerobic threadlocker and sealant. This material cures in the absence of air between tight fitting metal parts. It is used for locking bolts, nuts and screws that require permanent assembly."

Is this right? WIll I ever get them apart again? I just wondered if it could be A113 instead (poss typo) which sounds more like it "Designed for the locking and sealing of metal parts Permabond A113 is ideally suited for use on components that need to be dismantled for maintenance.".

Just checking.

Pete

(Hasn't done any of his own maintenance since he sold his Opel Manta in 1992 but I've recently got a garage and I still have a lot of tools...)

Cross posted to yahoo.

Post by **ironside** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 3:36 pm

The description you posted is not for A131 but for HH131. The description of A131 is:

Permabond A131 is an anaerobic adhesive designed to seal threaded metal pipe connections carrying a wide variety of gases and liquids, including potable water. Suitable for use on both parallel and tapered threads, the delayed cure allows accurate alignment of components. Capable of giving an instant pressure seal, and not drying out like many mastics, rework can effectively be eliminated. Should disassembly be necessary this can be accomplished using normal tools.

It's not a typo - A131 is specified in the service manual too.

Cheers,
Simon

Post by **pete** » Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:40 pm

Thanks very much.

Pete