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Jason
9th December 2006, 03:33 PM
What torque do i need to bolt the caliper to the strut?


Hilux caliper > XT130 Strut

also do i need washer for the bolts or spring washers?

J

mc68
9th December 2006, 07:30 PM
usually they have a mild spring washer on them, and I dont remember if they are 12mm' wide...but do em up to say 45ish ft/lbs (its only going into ally, ive cracked threads in calipers before, not a cheap fix http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/emoticons/sad.gif )

mattysshop
11th December 2006, 08:25 AM
just decent FT should be right..

Jason
11th December 2006, 09:16 AM
whats FT?

mattysshop
11th December 2006, 11:02 AM
FT is a metric term for fucking tight...

Jason
11th December 2006, 11:38 AM
lol k

when i 1st put em on i did them up FT http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/emoticons/wink.gif but i didnt put spring washers on so yeah, i guess i was right all along http://www.ae86drivingclub.com.au/forums/emoticons/tongue.gif