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Originally Posted by dddd
There should always be some kind of retaining goo on the threads of the canti or V-brake mounting/pivot bolts, especially since this is one of the pivots that occasionally turns up with a case of binding when the bolts are fully tightened. So sometimes they are left in a not-so-torqued condition, just to prevent binding.
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Many cantilever and V-brakes, and bikes assembled with them, come with Loctite 242 or equivalent already on the threads. Yes; it's good, cheap insurance. No need to apply a lot (even OEM installs don't cover all the bolt's threads); even half of the length is plenty.