Hello all,
I am goin to change the front brake disc on my 93 this weekend. Since I lend my Haynes to a "friend" and I'm not likely to have it back before sunday, I need some guidance.
Does anyone know the torque values for the mounting bolts of the disc? Do you use loctide or not? Is there a pattern to fasten the bolts or will a random do?
What is the torque setting of the front brake caliper mounting bolts?
What is the torque setting of the front wheel axle nut for a self locking (euro) model.
A big thank you, and I hope I haven't forgotten something.
Steven.
Hot off the scanner!
(http://www.bbburma.net/Scans/Haynes_BrakesWheelsTires_TorqueSettings.jpg)
For the pattern, just tighten every second bolt as you go around. I would suggest going around 2 or 3 times: finger tight, then snugged up, then torqued down.
As luck would have it, just tonight I assembled a set of pictures of the process -- from when I did it during the summer. It's fairly straightforward, but just for kicks check out the brand-new HOW TO: Front Rotor Replacement (http://gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=117984#117984) thread in the FAQ forum.
you the man kerry! (rclz runs off into the garage at 1am to start working on his bike.)
You ARE the MAN Kerry indeed. Thanks a lot, now I'll have the bike running on monday. Weeeeeee :) .
Quote from: KerryAs luck would have it, just tonight I assembled a set of pictures of the process -- from when I did it during the summer. It's fairly straightforward, but just for kicks check out the brand-new HOW TO: Front Rotor Replacement thread in the FAQ forum.
Kerry, when you get around to writing the description make sure to include a hint to use well-fitting bits on the rotor bolts and to give them a good rap with a hammer on the bit first / heat them to loosen the thread lock. I have read a few to many reports about people damaging these bolts when trying to take off their rotors.
kerry-
I like the way you have the front wheel elevated 8) beats trying to get a car jack up under the bar near the exhaust headers :thumb:
Hehe, since I don't have any bird food, I usually use a large empty reservoir (weights nothing), put that on the back of the bike, put the garden hose in it and fill it with water.