Substitute for locking tabs?

Has anyone tried to replace the locking tabs for their brake bolts etc for something more easily worked? I dont really want to take a chance with my brakes but there's bound to be a better modern substitute!

Blue loctite, after cleaning both sides with a spray type brake clean

Will blue loctite stick the heat ok? If i was going to loctite it would Red not be better?

Yes, red would REALLY LOCK THEM. to the point it might pull them aluminum threads out with the bolt the next time you dis-assemble. Blue is safer. Just my opinion

Ah right, ok, just asking cos the disc bolts that hold my 07 ZX6R discs to the rim are done with the red stuff, then again thats modern technology, maybe the old bike's threads are more brittle.

I'll use a locking agent for the front discs & nylon locking nuts for the rear.

Just because it's color happens to be red on some newer motorcycles on thread lock does not mean it's Loctite red. Blue is plenty strong enough.

Thread Locking Compounds:
Loctite #222MS PURPLE, low strength thread locker
For screws under ¼”.

Loctite #242 BLUE, Medium strength thread locker
For ¼” to ¾” bolts.

Permatex # 24310 Low strength thread locker, PURPLE, fasteners under ¼” diameter.

Permatex # 22210 Medium/high strength thread locker, BLUE, ¼” to ¾” fasteners, surface insensitive (can be used on oily fasteners).

Permatex # 24210 Medium strength thread locker, BLUE, ¼” to ¾” fasteners.


The following, are high strength locking compounds, requiring high temperatures to loosen their grip:

Loctite # 262 RED, High strength thread locker permanent
For up to ¾” bolts (can be loosened by 300 F heat).

Loctite #271 RED, High strength thread locker for sealing plugs, nuts and bolts (can be loosened by 300 F heat).

Loctite # 272 RED, High strength, high temperature(450 F) thread locker.

Permatex # 27710 High strength thread locker, RED, 3/8” to 1 inch fasteners, will require heat for removal.

Permatex # 26210 Permanent strength thread locker. RED, 3/8” to 1 inch fasteners, will require heat for removal.

Thats kinda how i understood it, by 'removing it' do they mean the locking compound or bolt? I know kawasaki supply their std brake disc securing bolts already coated in the red stuff, they're tight but they can be got out without heat being applied to them.

However, thats why i was asking, with the heat that brakes generate woulf the red be the better choice or is the Blue ok? The last time i used the blue Loctite stuff it seemed pretty dam easy to remove the bolts.

And then there's the green stuff, is it like a bearing seal? I've used some Loctite green stuff before & i seriously don't know how it can be removed!

Some of the green Loctite's are the "Wicking Type" that's dripped onto fasteners after they are tighted up. It penetrates the threads and then sets up.

The bearing retainer types are high strength, and probably need heat to be removed.

I think the stuff i have in tha garage is a bit too strong

www.loctite.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/henkel_uk...edDotUID=1000000I8TX


Jeez i didn't know they has such a range until i looked into it!

I use Loctite 242 (Blue) and SS safety wire. I'm a belt and suspenders kind of guy. I also safeteid the rear sprocket and oil drain plugs and filler cap.