Do I need a torque wrench for caliper bolts?
I am pretty good at guessing (have been working on cars for 35 years) but always use a torque wrench. For some parts like the caliper bracket-to-knuckle bolts the torque is pretty high, like 90 ft lbs and there are tons of stress on those bolts, those must be at the correct torque. I agree with this.
Can you use a torque wrench to break lug nuts?
If you buy a good one, you won’t ever need to buy another. A 1/2 inch torque wrench with a working range of 30 to 160 ft. lbs. is the correct size tool for lug nuts and other heavy fasteners. Torque wrench’s are not just for the Pro’s, the days of tightening a nut or bolt by feel or guessing is over.
What is the torque spec for caliper bolts?
The caliper bolts have a torque spec of 44 ft/lbs and 23 ft/lbs in the rear.
How tight should you tighten caliper bolts?
Over torquing the caliper guide pin bolts: Caliper guide pin bolts typically need a 13mm wrench to remove. It is a rookie mistake to go nuts on these bolts and break the heads off. Typically these bolts require only 25- to 35-ft/lbs of torque. Be gentle!
How many ft lbs does it take to remove a lug nut?
Car lug nuts are supposed to be torqued to about 100-120 ft lbs, but too often even the pros won’t take out a torque wrench, instead they’ll sow them on with an impact, set a lot higher than 100 ft lbs.
How big of a torque wrench do I need for lug nuts?
Sometimes for small wrenches, inch-pounds are also used. Based on the type of vehicle that you have, you have to choose the appropriate torque wrench for lug nuts. This is the smallest size torque wrench used for very small bolts. An appropriate range in which you can use this drive is 50-250 inch lbs, which is around 4-21 ft lbs.
Do you need a torque wrench for head bolts?
One will work perfectly for non-critical fasteners like these (NOTE: “Critical” in this sense meaning, if they aren’t torqued near to spec, you won’t cause your vehicle serious, if any, damage a head bolt is a much more critical item in this sense.) About lug nuts only: having and using a torque wrench is not enough.
Do you need a torque wrench for a caliper?
As for the caliper, it’s also good technique to use a torque wrench. The main reason is so you don’t over-tighten then, which might strip out the housing the bolt goes into, or ruin the mounting bolt in the first place.
What can a 3 / 8 torque wrench be used for?
The 3/8 drive is perfect for engine work like timing belt assembly, front covers, water pumps, cam covers, oil pans etc. The 1/2 is ideal for heavier type fasteners like lug nuts, suspension, steering, engine mounts etc.