Torque settings

robbo · January 09, 2005, 02:56:48 PM

Can anyone give me the torque setting for the break callipers front and back.?

Badger · January 09, 2005, 03:55:08 PM

Quote from: "robbo"Can anyone give me the torque setting for the break callipers front and back.?

Front calipers to forks 28Nm (21 Ft lbs)

Rear caliper to carrier 28Nm

robbo · January 09, 2005, 05:04:16 PM

thanks Badger,

while Im at it has anyone got any advice as to what if anything to put on the piston to try to stop it rusting.

Badger · January 09, 2005, 05:13:18 PM

Quote from: "robbo"thanks Badger,

while Im at it has anyone got any advice as to what if anything to put on the piston to try to stop it rusting.

You can get a special caliper grease. I can't remeber where from at the mo. Do not use any other grease on them as it can rot the seals.

Kill Switch · January 10, 2005, 11:10:49 PM

How do we go about converting from Nm to Ft/lbs?

looch · January 11, 2005, 04:13:57 AM

Download this (http://www.joshmadison.com/software/convert/)

Badger · January 11, 2005, 11:12:52 AM

Quote from: "Kill Switch"How do we go about converting from Nm to Ft/lbs?

Ft lbs are roughly 3/4 of Nm.

Kill Switch · January 11, 2005, 04:56:36 PM

Thanks much all.

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