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Never had to use threadlock on cage bolts.
Yep, blue Loctite or any other medium-strength threadlocker is supposed to break loose via hand tools - i.e. with intent, not accumulation of random vibration. I'm not convinced its bond will be "too strong"
I'm no expert on carbon frames, but I'd be very surprised if there was a risk of damage. Blue is the right strength to use on 99% of bike fittings, and it's not that strong. Small bolts come undone easily enough, they just won't do that on their own. If you ever have a threadlocked bolt that is stuck, the trick is apparently to use a soldering iron to heat the bolt, but I'm yet to have such a problem.
Yes. Between bolt head and cage.
It makes very little difference, but if you're a perfectionist that's the way to do it. Threadlock is more important.
Thank you!
I have my Loctite Blue waiting to be used. In fact, that raises another question. If I am fitting them to a carbon frame, will the blue Loctite be ok or will it form too stong a bond?
Simple task, I hear you cry...however my question is to do with the washers. Does one install them between the frame and the cage or between the bolt head and the cage?