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Ken
11-04-2003, 11:26 AM
I'm replacing the left front brake rotor due to damage. When I pulled it off the spline, the retaining nut was barely finger tight. Is this correct? I realize that overtighning will bind the bearings, but does anyone know a torque value?

Thanks in advance,
Ken
Mark #2
11-04-2003, 12:05 PM
I'm replacing the left front brake rotor due to damage. When I pulled it off the spline, the retaining nut was barely finger tight. Is this correct? I realize that overtighning will bind the bearings, but does anyone know a torque value?

Thanks in advance,
Ken
Ken,
I don't have the manual in front of me, but the procedure is to torque to around 40 while turning the rotor to seat the bearing and then loosen and retighten hand tight.
Mark
L8 APEX
11-05-2003, 12:25 AM
The book lists a 3 step evetn to set them, but it ends up around 11ft lbs I think.. I just turn the rotor the opposite direction and snug it a little. Breaings self clearance:D
99WhiteBeast
11-06-2003, 12:26 AM
Just curious what size is that spindle nut:confused:
Ken
11-06-2003, 10:28 AM
Just curious what size is that spindle nut:confused:
I believe I used a 23mm socket on that one.

Its amazing how many huge metric sockets you collect working on motorcycles... I need automatic payroll deduction for Sears.:rolleyes:
L8 APEX
11-06-2003, 10:28 AM
27mm, don't you have one:D
99WhiteBeast
11-06-2003, 04:37 PM
27mm, don't you have one:D
The biggest I had was 23 and it wouldn't fit. Thanks!
Ken
11-06-2003, 05:39 PM
27mm, don't you have one:DYup, you're right. I used my 28mm socket on it. I work on computers, so I don't remember numbers very well...:D