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Old Jun 11, 2025 | 08:57 AM
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My center cap fell off, glued it back on with gorilla glue which only lasted a week. Any suggestions of something more permanent? Thanks
 
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Old Jun 11, 2025 | 09:04 AM
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Would it have to come out for changing tires?

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Old Jun 11, 2025 | 09:11 AM
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Yes, for balancing.
 
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Old Jun 11, 2025 | 10:50 AM
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The front plastic caps seem to get loose because of the heat generated by the brake rotor.(rear not so much)
 
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Old Jun 12, 2025 | 09:28 AM
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I used a dab of RTV when I had the problem. Still holding up.
 
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Gorilla Glue only works when it is kept under pressure until it dries. One glue that I always keep on hand is e6000. It's like liquid duct tape, fixes just about everything, I have even used it as insulation for bare wires. It will hold those caps on. I wanted to upload a photo of it, but for some reason it will only 90% and hangs.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2025 | 07:38 AM
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thanks will give it a try
 
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