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Old 23-08-2006, 02:26 PM   #1
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Default Wheel nut torque value

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http://www.rdabrakes.com.au/downloads/bulletin2.pdf
Does anyone know the recommended torque for wheel nuts on AU1, may be an issue or not but if I have the tools at home while I am fitting new rotors and pads I may as well get it correct

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Old 23-08-2006, 02:30 PM   #2
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100nm is pretty standard as far as i know..
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Old 23-08-2006, 03:59 PM   #3
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yer i got mine between 100 to 120 ...
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Old 23-08-2006, 04:09 PM   #4
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125Nm according to Gregorys....
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Old 23-08-2006, 04:50 PM   #5
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dont forget the anti seize
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Old 23-08-2006, 07:53 PM   #6
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Ford recommend 125Nm.
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Old 23-08-2006, 08:17 PM   #7
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Max Ellery's manual recommends 140nm!

Go figure! LOL!

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I just do them up tight by hand in a star pattern... lol

Doing wheel nuts up with a torque wrench is getting a little carried away I think.
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Quote:
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dont forget the anti seize
wheel nuts are meant to be a dry thread. no antiseize at all.
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wheel nuts are meant to be a dry thread. no antiseize at all.
ever tried to pull off a wheel nut after a race event after the wheel and brakes have been glowing hot and the mags are that hot that you cannot touch them?
Thats when u find out that anti seize comes in handy. Also prevents sheering off studs ;)
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