UncleFista
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| posted on 27/7/03 at 09:51 PM |
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Type 16 brake caliper torque ?
Hi, a looong time ago I split my Ford type16 calipers (BEFORE I heard advice not to) I've refurb'ed 'em and they're ready to
go back together.
My question is 'does anyone know what they're meant to be torqued to ?'
A couple of people have told me that they shouldn't be split, (presumably I've released the brake fairy  ) but these types of caliper
are split and spacers bolted in so they'll fit crapi vented discs so it MUST be possible to bolt 'em back together 
Anyone have any advice or failing that, a theory on why they shouldn't be split ?
Cheers all
Tony Bond / UncleFista
Love is like a snowmobile, speeding across the frozen tundra.
Which suddenly flips, pinning you underneath.
At night the ice-weasels come...
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chrisg
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| posted on 28/7/03 at 07:34 PM |
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I think the bolts are "stretch" types and should only be used once and there's some debate about whether the internal drillings will
line up properly.
others may (will) know more.
Cheers
Chris
Note to all: I really don't know when to leave well alone. I tried to get clever with the mods, then when they gave me a lifeline to see the
error of my ways, I tried to incite more trouble via u2u. So now I'm banned, never to return again. They should have done it years ago!
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Rorty
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| posted on 29/7/03 at 05:22 AM |
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The bolts/cap screws will be of a very high standard. Do as the man says, and replace them. If they're imperial, buy grade 8, and if
they're metric, buy at least 10.9 standard.
The absolute best ones for the job are Waspaloy fasteners. They're rated at 150,000 PSI, and can withstand 1600 F.
Torque them to the recommended torque for the bolt material/diameter.
There's a bolt torque calculator on my site in the Tech Page.
Cheers, Rorty.
"Faster than a speeding Pullet".
PLEASE DON'T U2U ME IF YOU WANT A QUICK RESPONSE. TRY EMAILING ME INSTEAD!
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 29/7/03 at 05:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by UncleFistaMy question is 'does anyone know what they're meant to be torqued to ?
Anyone have any advice ... on why they shouldn't be split ?
Fista,
Went into work 2day to get the accurate data. There are 2 sets of bridge bolts on an M16 caliper; for the smaller, torque is 68 - 54 Nm, and for the
larger 95 - 75 Nm. I made enquiries about obtaining replacement bridge bolts, but the factory doesn't carry them anymore. It's all down to
the service arm of TRW, and I've no contacts there now.
Why "Do not separate"? Difficulty in obtaining correct grade bolts, and replacement transfer port seals.
LoL
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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