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Date:         Fri, 9 Nov 2001 17:25:38 -0600
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
Subject:      Re: torque for front wheel caliper bolts?
Comments: To: Bill Kasper <dragonlist@IPMTS.UCSC.EDU>
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Bill Kasper wrote:


> can anyone with a bentley handy tell me please what the torque numbers
> are for the two bolts that hold the brake calipers on to the front hub
> assembly?  i am going to take off my rotors to replace the wheel studs,
> and will need to undo/redo these.  and i can borrow a torque wrench from
> work, but want to make sure i get one in the correct torque range.
>
> thanks.
> bill
> '87 syncro westfalia
> (madly in love with my wife, who tentatively supports my vanagon habit)


Assuming your asking about a synchro,
from the back cover of my Bentley:


"brake caliper to wheel bearing housing......250 Nm (185 ft-lb)




have fun,
Larry A.
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