Hi,

I want to fit my rear drums. I bought them seperately to the axle so i dont have the bolts that attacthes the backplate to the axle. Ive tried an 8mm bolt, but it would only go in 1mm or so.

What size do I need? or do i just need to be more forcefull with the 8mm? maybe its a different thread pitch?

Cheers,
Theo

[Edited on 24/1/08 by theohighland]

if you are talking ford bac plates, and maybe escort, something tels me these are 9/16 UNF but not 200% sure.

yes i am, sorry, that was unhelpful of me, its a ford english axle and excrt rear drums.

Theo

5/16" UNF

I think it's 5/16 UNF - very close to 8mm.

thanks guys, thats brillant.

Where would i pick those up? would b&q/hmebase do unf bolts?

Theo

B&Q ? Homebase ? Very unlikely.

However there is a brilliant shop in Pudding Lane, Maidstone that does all kinds of bolts, nuts set screws etc.

you could also try that motorsport place in teapot lane, they might be able to help.

sorry i ment to say thats in maidstone as well just off the A20 aylesford.