Date: Sun, 6 Dec 2015 16:10:55 -0600
Reply-To: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
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Front brake job finnished. New discs, new pads, new bearings and races, new
grease job.
Rear shoes not worn sufficiently to warrant replacement.
Brakes work fine!
Thanks for all the input. Made the job easier.
Joh
On Dec 4, 2015 17:22, "John Rodgers" <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
> Ah!
>
> Thanks!
>
> John
> On Dec 4, 2015 17:10, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> The washer is on wrong. The anti-rotation tang is in the wrong slot on
>> the spindle.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
>> Of John Rodgers
>> Sent: Friday, December 4, 2015 6:00 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
>>
>> One final question. I have put the discs back on but have about a 1/8th
>> inch gap between the thrust washer and the bearing ssembly. I don't
>> understand this. I am unable to tighten the nut and adjust according to the
>> Bentley. The end of the groove slopes up and prevents the washer from
>> sliding back any farther. I can't even get the nut on the spindle far
>> enough for threads to catch to push the washer back. I've obviouslymissed
>> something but the qurstion is what! If anybody can help, I'm asking!!!
>> Thanks!
>>
>> John
>> There are 1/2" drive torque wrenches that go to 250 ft./lbs. I think the
>> setting for these is 168 ft. /lbs. from the factory they are in there good.
>> I don’t know anyone the routinely replaces them and they do have any type
>> of locking element on them except the flange under the head. They are not
>> known to loosen on their own. If really concerned use a touch of red
>> Loctite.
>>
>> For the 8 screws that hold the caliper to the bracket they use some
>> locking compound. Some pad sets will include new ones and some of those
>> will have the Loctite patches on them. I have these come loose or even
>> break. Get some P.C. 10.9 replacements and a dab of blue Loctite.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
>> Of John Rodgers
>> Sent: Friday, December 4, 2015 11:02 AM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
>>
>> As I understand from Bentley that the bolts securing the brake housing to
>> the spindle frame MUST be replaced once they have been removed. AND they
>> are to be a self locking type bolt. According to the Bentley those bolts
>> get 200 ft lbs of torque.
>>
>> Am i misunderstanding all this.
>>
>> And thats a hefty torque setting for any common torque wrench.
>>
>> Whats the common shop practice on all this?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> John
>>
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