I want the removable kind, right?
Loctite
- Thread starter MtnBikerChk
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Most likely, yes. For most applications it is usually unneccessary, although there are occasions where it's the only solution to the problem. What's it for in this case?
I'm thinking about replacing my own bottom bracket - and park says I should use some
I wouldn't bother on the bb. Just use anti seize or grease. Shimano bbs used to come with a bead of locking compound on the threads already as did Race Face. I assume they still do. But that's a lot different than applying a liquid locktite. There are many grades of loctite too. You'd want blue 242?? for a bb. Purple is thiner and for smaller parts, red 262? (can't recall the numbers very well sorry) is more permanent. You need heat to unthread a small bolt using this. I use use red for press fit stuff that's come a little loose like crown races but there's a green goopy one that's more permanent. There is also a really thin green one that will wick into parts like penetrating oil then firm up. It is great for old XT rings which were riveted to the spider. Drop on each rivet and next day no creaks.
true do not use loctite on the threads of the bb, anti sieze performs better. but when installing a shimano or any similar bb use blue loctite #242 in the inside of the non-drive cup. just wipe clean of grease and apply just along where the rubber seal is. this will prevent the bb from backing out.