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Old 27-03-2009, 01:39 PM
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Default Bell+Rotor tech help!

What do you torq the bolts up to on alloy bell and rotors please?

Old 27-03-2009, 01:42 PM
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I'd like to help, but i enjoy watching you struggle
Old 27-03-2009, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Neil@FastFord
I'd like to help, but i enjoy watching you struggle
Shut it you dirty smucker!
Old 27-03-2009, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Neil@FastFord
I'd like to help, but i enjoy watching you struggle

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txt dave (twins) mate he just got he's discs so should know
Old 27-03-2009, 01:53 PM
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On AP discs/bells the recommended torque is 14nm or 10.5 lbs/ft in old money.
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Its very low, only about 15lb/ft

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14lb/ft on the ones Ians got on the focus.
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12-14 nm
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All answers correct

My technical book says two turns and a smidgen but we still work in shillings and bob's up here
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Originally Posted by Luca
What do you torq the bolts up to on alloy bell and rotors please?
If in doubt 'two grunts and a groan'!
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Originally Posted by NUTS RuS
All answers correct

My technical book says two turns and a smidgen but we still work in shillings and bob's up here
Two turns check! The smidgen was a struggle


Found a handy tool in stock A torque wrench that does 2-16nm with a selection of bits.
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