I i6pwr Joined May 4, 2008 Messages 704 Jan 10, 2023 #1 Does anyone know the tightening torque for the rear brake hose banjo bolt to caliper? I don't want to snap this bolt on an almost unobtanium caliper...lol. I trust I can get it close enough, but these are big $$ right now.
Does anyone know the tightening torque for the rear brake hose banjo bolt to caliper? I don't want to snap this bolt on an almost unobtanium caliper...lol. I trust I can get it close enough, but these are big $$ right now.
RooflessVW Joined Dec 24, 2011 Messages 14,386 Location North Carolina Jan 10, 2023 #2 O-rings or crush washers?
RooflessVW Joined Dec 24, 2011 Messages 14,386 Location North Carolina Jan 10, 2023 #4 i6pwr said: Crush Click to expand... New crush washers. 90° past the sharp rise in torque.
FowVay Joined Jun 2, 2002 Messages 4,202 Jan 10, 2023 #5 Service manual says 13 ft. lbs with new crush washers.
I i6pwr Thread starter Joined May 4, 2008 Messages 704 Jan 10, 2023 #6 RooflessVW said: New crush washers. 90° past the sharp rise in torque. Click to expand... I'm not saying that's wrong, but I don't think it has that much give. I thought it was around 12 ft lbs.
RooflessVW said: New crush washers. 90° past the sharp rise in torque. Click to expand... I'm not saying that's wrong, but I don't think it has that much give. I thought it was around 12 ft lbs.
I i6pwr Thread starter Joined May 4, 2008 Messages 704 Jan 10, 2023 #7 FowVay said: Service manual says 13 ft. lbs with new crush washers. Click to expand... We replied at same time. Ok, sounds good, thanks.
FowVay said: Service manual says 13 ft. lbs with new crush washers. Click to expand... We replied at same time. Ok, sounds good, thanks.
RooflessVW Joined Dec 24, 2011 Messages 14,386 Location North Carolina Jan 10, 2023 #8 i6pwr said: I'm not saying that's wrong, but I don't think it has that much give. I thought it was around 12 ft lbs. Click to expand... Mark it and let me know
i6pwr said: I'm not saying that's wrong, but I don't think it has that much give. I thought it was around 12 ft lbs. Click to expand... Mark it and let me know
I i6pwr Thread starter Joined May 4, 2008 Messages 704 Jan 10, 2023 #9 RooflessVW said: Mark it and let me know Click to expand... Will do, I'm curious as well.
GSCJR Joined Jan 20, 2013 Messages 4,242 Location Ontario, Canada Jan 10, 2023 #10 @i6pwr 17 ft-lb with new crush washers; from the FSM. Last edited: Jan 10, 2023
paulo57509 Joined Jul 13, 2003 Messages 3,810 Location Tracy, CA Jan 10, 2023 #11 When I can't find specifics, I use this as a rule-of-thumb reference.