Use of non-standard hardware

[Slanski62]

Hi Team. I'm working on my front brakes and wheels and thought I'd replace the crusty nuts and bolts in the process. I can't find proper spring washers. Is it acceptable to use split ring or star lock washers instead? Thanks!

Steve

[turbo owner]

Originally Posted by Slanski62

Hi Team. I'm working on my front brakes and wheels and thought I'd replace the crusty nuts and bolts in the process. I can't find proper spring washers. Is it acceptable to use split ring or star lock washers instead? Thanks!

Steve

No, try fastnall they have them.

[Sebscst]

Do you have any ace hardware store in your area they carry them.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

The only place to buy non-original hardware.

https://www.belmetric.com/

[OldSpool87]

+1 for belmetric.

[Slanski62]

Thanks guys. I ordered from Fastenal as Turbo Owner suggested. They seemed to have a better selection of yellow zinc fasteners, although they aren't necessary. I've shopped belmetric before, and Bolt Depot is good too. The one fastener I haven't been able to source are the yellow zinc socket head cap screws with the low profile heads. Stoddard has them but at a steep price. I did find them in Germany, but I had to buy several hundred, and shipping was prohibitive.

Steve

[HarryD]

Originally Posted by Slanski62

Thanks guys. I ordered from Fastenal as Turbo Owner suggested. They seemed to have a better selection of yellow zinc fasteners, although they aren't necessary. I've shopped belmetric before, and Bolt Depot is good too. The one fastener I haven't been able to source are the yellow zinc socket head cap screws with the low profile heads. Stoddard has them but at a steep price. I did find them in Germany, but I had to buy several hundred, and shipping was prohibitive.

Steve

Steve,

Not sure if they have them but McMaster-Carr (www.mcmaster.com) has all types of hardware at reasonable prices/quantity.