Finally getting around to fitting the new front discs.
I had a search but there are so many results fitting my terms, so does someone have a sheet with the torque settings for the wheels, disks and calipers?
Also - grease the pad pins with red rubber grease, or not? - I've heard various opinions. Perhaps best to see what conditin they're in when they come out.
Thanks
Paul
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Brake disc replacement - torque settings?
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Brake disc replacement - torque settings?
2006 Imola Z4MC (wife's shopping trolley)
1990 Toyota Carina (Started as a free family heirloom, now apparently a Classic)
2016 Toyota Avensis 1.6D (yup, the *really* slow one).
2011 TDM900
1997 VFR750 project. 95% complete. Only 30% left to do.
1990 Toyota Carina (Started as a free family heirloom, now apparently a Classic)
2016 Toyota Avensis 1.6D (yup, the *really* slow one).
2011 TDM900
1997 VFR750 project. 95% complete. Only 30% left to do.
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Brake disc replacement - torque settings?
Wheel bolts ~ 130Nm
Disk retaining screw ~ nothing much - it's just to stop the disc falling off or spinning while you put the caliper & wheel on so just nip it up
Caliper pins ~ 30Nm. A thin smear of grease if you like. I must admit I've never got any so a spray of WD40 if it's to hand. More important to clean them up
Disk retaining screw ~ nothing much - it's just to stop the disc falling off or spinning while you put the caliper & wheel on so just nip it up
Caliper pins ~ 30Nm. A thin smear of grease if you like. I must admit I've never got any so a spray of WD40 if it's to hand. More important to clean them up
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Brake disc replacement - torque settings?
Thanks - ideal.
Just off to Screwfix for a Geordie sized bucket of swear words and then I'll get cracking.
Just off to Screwfix for a Geordie sized bucket of swear words and then I'll get cracking.
2006 Imola Z4MC (wife's shopping trolley)
1990 Toyota Carina (Started as a free family heirloom, now apparently a Classic)
2016 Toyota Avensis 1.6D (yup, the *really* slow one).
2011 TDM900
1997 VFR750 project. 95% complete. Only 30% left to do.
1990 Toyota Carina (Started as a free family heirloom, now apparently a Classic)
2016 Toyota Avensis 1.6D (yup, the *really* slow one).
2011 TDM900
1997 VFR750 project. 95% complete. Only 30% left to do.
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Brake disc replacement - torque settings?
E46 M3 specs, but close enough.
Caliper slider pins are cheap to buy so I always replace them when I'm in there, and I don't use grease. I do use copper grease on the disc retaining screws and the caliper pin threads. If these seize, a simple job becomes a right pain.
Caliper slider pins are cheap to buy so I always replace them when I'm in there, and I don't use grease. I do use copper grease on the disc retaining screws and the caliper pin threads. If these seize, a simple job becomes a right pain.
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Brake disc replacement - torque settings?
Well, all done.
It all came apart nice and easily, the pins (blimey they're a bit more substantial than the ones on my bikes) were in good nick, the wear sensor was a bit of a faff to replace but seemed to go in OK.
But best of all I didn't even get my hands dirty.
"Why not?" you ask, well.....
As I was rolling it out to get started, a neighbour had a mobile mechnic working on their car. "Ooh, nice" he said as he was just finishing up. "Yup, I'm just about to have a go at the discs and pads, don't fancy lending a hand" I joked.
He checked his watch, said "my next job isn't until after lunch", and so 75 min, 1 cup of tea and £50 later all was done, and he even let me watch.
Copper grease on the pin threads, no grease on the pins.
It all came apart nice and easily, the pins (blimey they're a bit more substantial than the ones on my bikes) were in good nick, the wear sensor was a bit of a faff to replace but seemed to go in OK.
But best of all I didn't even get my hands dirty.
"Why not?" you ask, well.....
As I was rolling it out to get started, a neighbour had a mobile mechnic working on their car. "Ooh, nice" he said as he was just finishing up. "Yup, I'm just about to have a go at the discs and pads, don't fancy lending a hand" I joked.
He checked his watch, said "my next job isn't until after lunch", and so 75 min, 1 cup of tea and £50 later all was done, and he even let me watch.
Copper grease on the pin threads, no grease on the pins.
2006 Imola Z4MC (wife's shopping trolley)
1990 Toyota Carina (Started as a free family heirloom, now apparently a Classic)
2016 Toyota Avensis 1.6D (yup, the *really* slow one).
2011 TDM900
1997 VFR750 project. 95% complete. Only 30% left to do.
1990 Toyota Carina (Started as a free family heirloom, now apparently a Classic)
2016 Toyota Avensis 1.6D (yup, the *really* slow one).
2011 TDM900
1997 VFR750 project. 95% complete. Only 30% left to do.
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Brake disc replacement - torque settings?
Wow, some people are really Jammy! Well done.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black