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Need Banjo Bolt torque please

Tiny
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I changed my caliper, but I do not know the torque spec for my banjo bolt.
Friday, September 30th, 2016 AT 9:28 PM

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Tiny
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We go by common sense, but that is after plenty of experience. I applaud you for wanting to follow torque specs. The spec is 32 foot pounds, but that seems awfully high for such a small bolt. What you might consider is tightening the bolt with one hand on a 3/8" ratchet, then tapping the bolt head a couple of times to help the ridges to bite into the copper washers, then tighten the bolt a little more. Tapping the bolt head gets the sealing job done without putting so much stress on the bolt.
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Friday, September 30th, 2016 AT 9:48 PM
Tiny
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Thank you very much CARADIODOC.
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Friday, September 30th, 2016 AT 10:26 PM
Tiny
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Please use 2CarPros anytime, we are here to help and tell a friend.

CARADIODOC is one of our best mechanics.

Best, Ken
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 AT 10:42 AM
Tiny
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You jolly joker! I have a lot of people fooled.
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 AT 11:13 PM

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