How to torque rear caliper bolts?

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Old 08-28-2016, 04:55 PM
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How to torque rear caliper bolts?

I have an 05' G35 Coupe (non brembo) and I am doing a normal brake change. Everything was going smooth, until I got to getting the pads on.
I realized that these rear bolts need to be torqued, which wasn't the problem, the problem I am having as of now is fitting a torque wrench in there to be able to torque the bolts..
When I go to the top rear bolt, the wheel well isn't big enough to fit the torque wrench in, and if I move to the bottom rear bolt, the tire rod is in the way.
Can someone tell me how I can troubleshoot this?
Thank you!
 
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Old 08-28-2016, 05:51 PM
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are u talking about the 2 19mm bolt that mounts the caliper to the rotor? I had the same issue before, decided just to manually use a regular 19mm wrench (since theres no room) and hand tighten it. GL
 
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Old 08-28-2016, 05:56 PM
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yes, those are the ones I'm talking about.
I've seen all these people talk about the torque spec on it though.. That's why I thought you had to torque them. Plus they were kinda tough to get off in the first place.
 
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Old 08-28-2016, 06:37 PM
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It should be fine hand tighten it with just a wrench. For peace of mind you can use the blue threadlock.
 
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^ Agreed. Just changed out mine a few weeks ago and used a regular 19mm wrench and torqued to feel.
 
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Use a 'Crows Foot' wrench on the torque wrench
This one if Flare nut it will give you a better 'grip' on the nut [This type of crows foot is called out in Nissan's tools when working on brakes]
http://amzn.to/2cfw4Pq
or use a standard 'crows foot'
http://amzn.to/2cfw0it

Please note when using a crows foot you must adapt for the change in length of the torque wrench. See this article on how to calculate for proper torque when using a crows foot.
http://www.engineersedge.com/manufac...e_wrench_1.htm

Don't try to determine the torque by using a wrench these bolts are torqued to somewhere around 110-115 ft-lb. Using a standard wrench you will be hard pressed to obtain the proper torque. These bolts a critical fasteners hate to loose one driving down the road..
 
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Old 09-16-2016, 08:56 PM
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When I was doing maintenance with limited tools at my apartment, tight AF and blue lock tite is the best I could do. Now that I have the torque wrench and the booklet that tells me what to torque to what spec, I torque when I can.

Do what makes you feel good about your work OP. These bolts can't come off, or you are going to have a bad day.
 
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