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23-08-2006, 02:26 PM
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In response to this
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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23-08-2006, 02:30 PM
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100nm is pretty standard as far as i know..
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23-08-2006, 03:59 PM
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yer i got mine between 100 to 120 ...
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23-08-2006, 04:09 PM
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125Nm according to Gregorys....
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23-08-2006, 04:50 PM
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dont forget the anti seize
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23-08-2006, 07:53 PM
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Ford recommend 125Nm.
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23-08-2006, 08:17 PM
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Max Ellery's manual recommends 140nm!
Go figure! LOL! GK
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23-08-2006, 08:29 PM
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I use 135
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23-08-2006, 09:07 PM
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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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24-08-2006, 12:04 AM
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Quote:
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24-08-2006, 12:07 AM
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Thats when u find out that anti seize comes in handy. Also prevents sheering off studs ;)
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Wheel nut torque value
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