Disc hardware is loosening-- using thread lock

Do not use thread lock.  I believe it will damage the plastic.  Have you tried plumber's tape? 

Originally posted by gsrrr Do not use thread lock.  I believe it will damage the plastic.  Have you tried plumber's tape?

Which plastic? Also, I have not used Teflon tape, because it is designed for friction-reducing sealing rather than locking threads.

Originally posted by gsrrr Do not use thread lock.  I believe it will damage the plastic.  Have you tried plumber's tape?

Is this what you are talking about?  The tape you use for water filters etc?

plumber's tape is just to help prevent leaks, not to stop the thread from loosening Teflon tape is also referred to as tape dope or plumber's tape, since it is widely used to create a seal between two threaded joints in plumbing.

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 teflon tape is NOT the same thing as threadlock. threadlock is an adhesive to help prevent loosening. teflon tape is used to seal pipe fittings to prevent leaks. I use teflon tape all the time for air tools to prevent air leaks and not only do the air fittings screw in easier when i use teflon tape; but they unscrew easier too.    

come to think of it, i haven't ever had any air fittings loosen, not even on my hand numbing air hammer. teflon tape might actually be great to prevent screws from loosening from vibrations, and still only require a low torque to remove the screws. sorry about my outburst

pretty sure that if you mess around with the binding screws it voids your waranty pretty much. 

That sucks lux, I have been there before and it just sucks. Actually had a binder come completely off while riding, NOT fun. 
The tip about not re-tightening the bolts out in the cold is a solid one. Take your gear into the lodge and let it warm up first then re-tighten.

Now, for some thought into a permanent solution for you.
Yes, everything we read about binders and hardware clearly states that you should never use loctite. Ever. But, funny thing is every piece of hardware I have ever seen has a few little dabs of Blue 242 threadlocker on it. I understand why companies say to never use loctite. Most people wouldn't think to let the loctite DRY before mounting your binders. Then...you more than likely will be shit out of luck trying to get that hardware back out of your board and then possibly destroy your inserts.

I say use some loctite on your hardware. BUT, let that shit DRY first before mounting!! Give it a solid 2 hours or so in warm temps before mounting. Coat the hell out of all the threads, top to bottom. What it seems like is happening is the hardware threads are a slightly different thread style than what your inserts are, which will cause the slightest amount of play in the hardware, THUS...causing the bolts to back themselves out.

Honestly, I would try ordering a new set of hardware before any of this. If your bolts have backed themselves out a few times already, I am sure the threads have been worn down even more (the insert threads could be slightly worn as well). But starting with fresh HW can't hurt.

Even with the new HW, I would still coat them in loctite before mounting the first time (once again let them dry!! ) Now here is the thing though....threadlocker blue 242 loctite does a damn fine job at well...locking threads, but I have found that under stress it dramatically reduces the effectiveness of the threadlocking capabilities. SO, I would suggest looking into a retention loctite compound. It's the red stuff btw. Personally I would use any of these....the 232, 635, 675 or possibly the 680. I think your best bet would be with the 232 or the 635. I have used both of those on may bike parts in our shop and it works many times better than the blue 242 when it comes to bolts under high stress.

SO, I say go right ahead with using loctite, and don't worry about it. As long as it's dry before you mount, I really don't see how it could damage anything. But, as with anything in life, you never totally know so don't come screaming at me if something gets messed up...even though I really don't think anything could.

Good luck homie, and fill us in on what you try, and if it works!

I figured I would chime in here.  My GFs binding screws were backing out like crazy and I was the one who had to tighten them.  So I decided to put some blue thread lock on them.  I was very careful when applying that it was only on the metal of the screw threads and the metal of the board inserts.  Been over a year now and screws are holding tight and bindings have not been damaged.  So far so good.

That was my theory ODG.  seems like something blue and hopefully designed to prevent backing out was already on the threads so why would adding some fresh stuff cause any problems.

I've used teflon tape if anyone wanted a take with someone who's done it.

well...if he uses it, then it most work?