Date:         Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:37:37 +1100
Reply-To:     Dan Andrews <devilish.dan@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dan Andrews <devilish.dan@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Brake Caliper Torque - 200 ft/lbs??
Comments: To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>
In-Reply-To:  <515B7C97.5020703@turbovans.com>
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I'd believe the Bentley over the Haynes too (sadly I don't have one... sob)

-Dan

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On 03/04/2013, at 11:49 AM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> I'd sure believe Bentley before Haynes. 
> 
> 
> On 4/2/2013 4:24 PM, Dan Andrews wrote:
>> John,
>> 
>> The Haynes manual gives Brake caliper to steering knuckle torque as 160Nm (118lbf ft)
>> 
>> Dan
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> On 03/04/2013, at 8:19 AM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>>> Just finished up installing new front wheel bearings and noted that
>>> Bentley calls for 200 ft/lbs of torque on the caliper bolts.  I have
>>> found one that goes to 180 and the rest go to 150. How the devil do you
>>> get that torque value??
>>> 
>>> I'm working on the ground, so long cheater bars are out. Just not enough

>>> room for that much moment-arm.
>>> 
>>> Where brakes are concerned - I want it right.
>>> 
>>> Any suggestions??
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> John
>