Front caliper pin bolts...
#1
Front caliper pin bolts...
Just dropping a note here, in case anyone cares:
DO NOT OVER-TORQUE THESE BOLTS. According to the FSM, the torque spec is 22-31 lb-ft, which is plenty. I snapped one of mine yesterday and nearly snapped the other three with 40-45 lb-ft, which I was using because I was somehow far too awesome to check the FSM first.
I replaced the broken/breaking ones with M8 1.0 20mm bolts from AutoZone.
DO NOT OVER-TORQUE THESE BOLTS. According to the FSM, the torque spec is 22-31 lb-ft, which is plenty. I snapped one of mine yesterday and nearly snapped the other three with 40-45 lb-ft, which I was using because I was somehow far too awesome to check the FSM first.
I replaced the broken/breaking ones with M8 1.0 20mm bolts from AutoZone.
#6
i never had used a torque rench before, but then one day i found out they were seized in there - and couldnt remove them. so i had to get all new hardware. then i torqued them to spec, but even then, i would say i didnt need too. just dont be to hot with the wrench and dont do what so many un experianced people do (over tighten parts that dont need to be).
#7
Yeah, those bolts are real soft and the small amount of stress put on them will make them snap and break. I broke one while trying to loosen while I was changing my rear pads last week. I have a torque wrench, and I tightened them almost 10 ft-lbs less than required. Don't want to go thru this again while changing my brakes. I ended up buying a set of four bolts from the dealer for backup spares.
#11
could just buy a brake hardware kit from NAPA or your local auto parts store for like $10 or so.....have that bolt you are talking about, the sliding bolt that those bolts fasten to that attaches and slides on the brackets, a few other stuff (can't quite remember), and I believe they also have new metal clips that your brake pads attach/slide on
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