How to torque rear caliper bolts?
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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!
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!
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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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.
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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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..
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..
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.
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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