Date:         Fri, 4 Dec 2015 13:08:24 -0700
Reply-To:     OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
Comments: To: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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        Partly Correct ~ The 2 Large Bolts that secure the BrakeCaliper to the Steering Knuckle on

'86> 2WD Vanagons Do Require 200FtLbs but I see no Info that says they should be Replaced ~

The 2 Bolts that hold the 2 "Halves" of the Caliper together & get Removed during Pad Replace'

Should be SelfLocking & Should be Repaced ~ But I WouldNot be the LeastBit Surprised to find

that Most IfNot All that are in use are the Originals ~ I know I've never replaced mine ~ But will

look into doing so ~


On 4 Dec , 2015, at 9:01 AM, John Rodgers wrote:

> 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