Saxo Brakes

Glo · Unread post by **Glo** » 23 Sep 2004, 00:46

Does anyone know what the torque should be on the rear hub,as i've just fitted new brake shoes,i've had lots of problems,but i've sussed it now,only problem being i have no manual to tell me what the torque should be. Thanks in advance!

Stuart McB · Unread post by **Stuart McB** » 23 Sep 2004, 01:13

I found that as tight as you can go with out going mental on a long bar is about right, if you don't have a torque wrench. This based on 17 stone fatty with deep deep deep pockets. Never had any probelms.

blueboy2001 · Unread post by **blueboy2001** » 23 Sep 2004, 01:16

I've no Haynes but they don't need to be mega tight. Don't forget to stake the nut.

Glo · Unread post by **Glo** » 23 Sep 2004, 01:39

Thanks for that guys,it was the torque on the bearings? that i meant-does that make ant sense?

madasafish · Unread post by **madasafish** » 23 Sep 2004, 01:47

My Hayenes: 140nm, 103lb/ft