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Originally Posted by SD1too
I don't doubt it and that's one reason why I don't let garages repair my cars. 
I recall reading many threads where members ask for advice about brake servicing and the point is always driven home that this part of the car is of the utmost importance. When a torque figure is specified for something which is critical in terms of safety, it should be adhered to whenever possible, but extending this principle to other parts enhances reliability and a feeling of confidence.
Simon |
I suppose you use new bolts each time too Simon?, I know I do, and I have the necessary crowfoot adaptor to allow for the application of the correct torque, and also calculate the allowances for not being perpendicular to the bolt
By the way, and this is for Simon the OP benefit, the torque wrench setting for the caliper carrier to trailing arm bolts is 64Nm, and the caliper carrier to hub refers to the front brake caliper carrier, and is 100Nm.
There of course is no problem whatsoever if you do not possess the necessary equipment to make an informed "guess" at the correct figure......something you acquire as a "feel" given experience.
I can hear SD1too shrieking in horror at the very thought of it, however it's not as inaccurate as you might think, imagine your 13mm spanner is 8" long, then that is .66 of a foot, and the torque you wish to apply is 47 Ft/Lb, then if you divide 47 by .66 and apply the resultant 71 Lb to the end of the spanner, you will have applied 47 Ft/Lb to the fastener, which is 64Nm.
It's your choice, it's not as critical as you might think, or as other would have you believe
Brian
