Torque #'s

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Vibe_dude
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Torque #'s

Post by Vibe_dude »

So I am about to do a brake job.can anyone tell what the torque # for the calipers are...i know that the rims are 76lbs.but need to make sure everything is put back on right.
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Re: Torque #'s (Vibe_dude)

Post by kevera »

ah...Till there tight.I don't go by #'s,just real tight.
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trimovingxr
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Re: Torque #'s (Vibe_dude)

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looks like front caliper bolts = 25 ft.lbs.http://www.illformedpragma.com...n.pdf
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Post by Sublimewind »

Make sure you don't lube any of the bolts you are torquing... Seriously, it changes the spec by reducing friction and can change DRASTICLY... like say for instance 25ftlbs without lube to 75+ftlbs WITH lube... Just a quick tip...
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