Joe Curry wrote:
> 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
Mike,
Torque specs for the calipers are 45 ft/lbs. for the 5/16" bolts and 75 ft/lbs.
for the 3/8" ones. Be sure to have each half perfectly
clean and use new o-rings in the fluid crossover passage when you reassemble.
Cheers!
Brian Schlorff
Power British
http://www.powerbritish.com/~britcars
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