Caliper Mounting bolt torque

[Rob_W]

Any suggestions? Assume loctite as well judging from the way they came out?

Cheers

Rob

[daddysumo]

I dont use loctite as sometimes the allen heads round off on removal... I just use 12.9 bolts and torque them FT. not had any problems thus far...

[TuxMan]

daddysumo said:

I dont use loctite as sometimes the allen heads round off on removal... I just use 12.9 bolts and torque them FT. not had any problems thus far...

Me the same as Steve , no problems so far !!

[Rob_W]

Thanks chaps, must find the FT setting on my torque wrench

Doh, just found it in FAQ whilst looking for something else!

Edited by Rob_W on Saturday 6th August 15:34

[daddysumo]

Rob_W said:

Thanks chaps, must find the FT setting on my torque wrench

Doh, just found it in FAQ whilst looking for something else!

Edited by Rob_W on Saturday 6th August 15:34

Interested to that torque found its way into the FAQ !

[Rob_W]

[Jim O.]

I use 44 ft-lbs, with blue loctite. Haven't had any problems with the allen heads stripping - be sure to use a good quality allen socket that fits properly and isn't worn, and clean out the heads with some degreaser and a dental pick if there's crud inside. When the bolts are out, clean off the threads with a wire brush before replacing.

[Rob_W]

Jim O. said:

When the bolts are out, clean off the threads with a wire brush before replacing.

Too late Jim!!

[Mike Tuckwood]

68NM (51lb/ft) Red Loctite.


Mike.