Safety wire?

Paul Merolla · 08-22-2009, 07:23 AM

Just curious...how many of you that run Wilwood discs are following the directions and safety wiring the rotor bolts? I've just finished mocking up the brakes on my Nova, and am planning on safety wiring this weekend. But I couldn't remember ever reading anything on this or any other site regarding safety wire. BTW, if you want to see an awesome "deer in the headlights" moment, walk into any auto parts chain and ask for safety wire pliers!! Priceless! Also tried Sears, Grainger, Total Tool (best name ever), Harbor Freight. Any advice for where to buy 'em? Thanks

chevy620 · 08-22-2009, 07:36 AM

Google - Aircraft Supply or Aircraft tools. Can't remember the exact name but I got mine from a place in Kansas. Aircraft Spruce supply? Something like that.

About $30.00, work great.

Chuck Norton · 08-22-2009, 07:39 AM

Or, alternatively,
JEGS 82414
9" Safety Wire Pliers
Item# 555-82414
Only $29.99

CycloneFE · 08-22-2009, 02:05 PM

Harbor Freight $6.99
Eastwood $29.99

ss3011 · 08-22-2009, 04:59 PM

I was able to get the pliers and the wire off Ebay. $19.00 Free shipping.

Paul Merolla · 08-22-2009, 10:06 PM

Thanks for the replies, fellas. I was able to borrow some from a buddy who's into road racing. Even got a lesson!
I'm still curious about my original question, though: does everyone wire the rotor bolts, or not?

08-22-2009, 07:23 AM	#1
Paul Merolla Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 610 Likes: 242 Liked 293 Times in 65 Posts	Safety wire? Just curious...how many of you that run Wilwood discs are following the directions and safety wiring the rotor bolts? I've just finished mocking up the brakes on my Nova, and am planning on safety wiring this weekend. But I couldn't remember ever reading anything on this or any other site regarding safety wire. BTW, if you want to see an awesome "deer in the headlights" moment, walk into any auto parts chain and ask for safety wire pliers!! Priceless! Also tried Sears, Grainger, Total Tool (best name ever), Harbor Freight. Any advice for where to buy 'em? Thanks

08-22-2009, 07:36 AM	#2
chevy620 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 188 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Safety wire? Google - Aircraft Supply or Aircraft tools. Can't remember the exact name but I got mine from a place in Kansas. Aircraft Spruce supply? Something like that. About $30.00, work great.

08-22-2009, 07:39 AM	#3
Chuck Norton Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Covina, CA Posts: 474 Likes: 108 Liked 89 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Safety wire? Or, alternatively, JEGS 82414 9" Safety Wire Pliers Item# 555-82414 Only $29.99

08-22-2009, 02:05 PM	#4
CycloneFE Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Decatur Illinois Posts: 634 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Safety wire? Harbor Freight $6.99 Eastwood $29.99

08-22-2009, 04:59 PM	#5
ss3011 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 909 Likes: 70 Liked 239 Times in 114 Posts	Re: Safety wire? I was able to get the pliers and the wire off Ebay. $19.00 Free shipping.

08-22-2009, 10:06 PM	#6
Paul Merolla Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 610 Likes: 242 Liked 293 Times in 65 Posts	Re: Safety wire? Thanks for the replies, fellas. I was able to borrow some from a buddy who's into road racing. Even got a lesson! I'm still curious about my original question, though: does everyone wire the rotor bolts, or not?