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Re: Caliper Torque?

To: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Caliper Torque?
From: "Power British Performance Parts, Inc." <britcars@powerbritish.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2000 16:41:01 -0500
References: <003301c04ff6$e5230300$de9782d1@mike> <3A157CF3.4B540130@gte.net>
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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