Reddit reviews Helicoil 5546-5 M5 x 0.8 Metric Coarse Thread Repair Kit
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Includes 12 inserts, complete instructions, Heli-Coil tap and installation toolUsed for repairing tapped holesMade from high quality materialComes in a carded packageEasy to use
I would be hesitant to use a glue or filler to put the bolt back in place. Instead, you could use what's called a Helicoil thread insert.
Using a specific tap, you increase the size of the threads in the hole, then thread a coil into the new tapped hole that will now take the original size bolt.
The brake caliper mount should be a M5 x .8 mm thread.
[Here's](https://smile.amazon.com/Helicoil-5546-5-Metric-Coarse-
Thread/dp/B000BB8XLG?sa-no-redirect=1) a link to a helicoil kit that includes a tap and several inserts.
Sounds like the threads are stripped out in yon screw holes.
If the screws are machine thread (M5, M4, whatever) pick up the appropriate Helicoil kit and repair the stripped out holes.
If the screws are more of a wood screw type thread, fill the holes with some goo like JB Weld, let it cure, drill a small pilot hole and screw away.