Just completed one side and ad some questions...
1. How important is it to clean the rotors with brake cleaner before installing?
2. Can I use throttle body/carby cleaner to clean the rotors
3. Can this be done AFTER installation i.e. just spray the disk, turn it a bit, spray again?
4. What is the torque spec for the bolts that hold the caliper to the strut?
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New Rotors and pads, quick questions...
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Re: New Rotors and pads, quick questions...
1. How important is it to clean the rotors with brake cleaner before installing?
Wipe down with something to get the protective coating off. It is important.
2. Can I use throttle body/carby cleaner to clean the rotors
Yes
3. Can this be done AFTER installation i.e. just spray the disk, turn it a bit, spray again?
Yes
4. What is the torque spec for the bolts that hold the caliper to the strut?
Tight
Wipe down with something to get the protective coating off. It is important.
2. Can I use throttle body/carby cleaner to clean the rotors
Yes
3. Can this be done AFTER installation i.e. just spray the disk, turn it a bit, spray again?
Yes
4. What is the torque spec for the bolts that hold the caliper to the strut?
Tight

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Re: New Rotors and pads, quick questions...
Thanks!Daniel2019 wrote:1. How important is it to clean the rotors with brake cleaner before installing?
Wipe down with something to get the protective coating off. It is important.
2. Can I use throttle body/carby cleaner to clean the rotors
Yes
3. Can this be done AFTER installation i.e. just spray the disk, turn it a bit, spray again?
Yes
4. What is the torque spec for the bolts that hold the caliper to the strut?
Tight
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Re: New Rotors and pads, quick questions...
4. What is the torque spec for the bolts that hold the caliper to the strut?
Front = 88 Nm
Rear = 49 - 59 Nm
Front = 88 Nm
Rear = 49 - 59 Nm
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Re: New Rotors and pads, quick questions...
I did them to 80PHIL069 wrote:4. What is the torque spec for the bolts that hold the caliper to the strut?
Front = 88 Nm
Rear = 49 - 59 Nm

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Re: New Rotors and pads, quick questions...
mezje wrote:I did them to 80PHIL069 wrote:4. What is the torque spec for the bolts that hold the caliper to the strut?
Front = 88 Nm
Rear = 49 - 59 Nm

mikeey01nzl wrote:Hats off to you too Phil for spending so much time on the phone trying to help someone out, your a top man and only a few would've spent so much time. well done!![]()
Daniel2019 wrote:Come on phil, we bonded at the bonfire, lets be honest here...me and phil are besties now...![]()