[Fot] Caliper Bolt Torque

[Steven Belfer]

I just did this a couple weeks ago.  Pice of cake, just watch out for  
squirting brake fluid when you push the pistons in (while wiggling  
them out).  Don't ask how I know this.

Here's the link from the FOT archives with torque specs:

http://www.team.net/mharc/archives/html/fot/2006-04/msg00346.html

~Steve





On Jan 4, 2010, at 5:44 AM, robertten1 at aol.com wrote:

> Geoff,
>
> Know anyone with a Machinist Handbook ?  Look up the bolt size and  
> use the
> recommended torque for that bolt.  That's what I went by for the  
> calipers on
> my Spitfire, since its torque is not listed in any of my repair  
> manuals.  I
> hope you used new cross-over seal before buttoning it all back  
> together.
>
> Best of Luck,
> Bob T
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Geoff Byrne <gkbyrne at optushome.com.au>
> To: FOT <fot at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Mon, Jan 4, 2010 5:15 am
> Subject: [Fot] Caliper Bolt Torque
>
>
> Amici
> Does any know the correct torque for the bolts holding the 2 halves  
> of a TR6
> brake caliper
> Geoff Byrne
> TR6 racer down under
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