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Re: Caliper Torque?

To: Michael Cook <carrera@frontiernet.net>
Subject: Re: Caliper Torque?
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 11:46:11 -0700
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <003301c04ff6$e5230300$de9782d1@mike>
Michael,
I think the reason there is no torque specifications is because just as you 
have suggested, it is recommended that the halves not be
separated.

Why would you want to?  Unless there is leakage in the joint (which I have 
never seen), I would not recommend it!

Regards,
Joe

Michael Cook wrote:
> 
> Greetings O Wise Ones~
> 
> Without getting into a debate as to whether caliper halves should be
> separated or not...
> I'd like a recommendation for a torque value for the bolts that hold the two
> caliper halves together (this particular car is a TR3B).
> This particular spec is not in any of the workshop manuals that I have.
> 
> Thanks for the help.
> 
> Mike
> '73 TR6

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