I had scoured the internet, ultimately finding some information from a
motorcycle site. The info I culled from there indicated that 15 - 18
foot lbs was the proper figure.
Then I got a reply off list that indicated I was close. The info
provided was: AP Lockheed specs: 3/8" banjo bolt and 7/16" hose
fittings, 170 in lbs. 3/8" hose fittings, 120 in lbs.
Converting that to foot lbs gives 14.2 foot lbs and 10 foot lbs
respectively. I would think that with a 3/8" socket, you could easily
over tighten this! Since I'm not a mechanic, I'd rather have a
concrete spec to go by other then "feel" since I've only done brake
hoses two other times...
Marc
Barney Gaylord wrote:
At 09:57 AM 7/9/2007 -0400, Marc wrote:
Is there a specified torque for brake hose banjo bolt to caliper on
a Mk III Midget? I can't find one anywhere. If not, is there a good guide line?
Tight enough not to leak, but not so tight as to break the banjo
bolt. If it does not seal properly with only moderate torque you
would need to replace the soft copper seal washers.
Barney Gaylord
1958 MGA with an attitude
http://MGAguru.com
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