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MCRyderB · Joined: 07 Apr 2008 Posts: 6

I had to remove the rear caliber to install a new tire. What is the torque for the caliber bolts? Would also appreciate the values for the wheel bolts, which I "think" are 77 ft/lbs. Thanks

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Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:22 pm Post subject:

When you put it back on be sure to put a feeler gauge in between the sensor and ABS ring so the gap is set right - much easier than playing with ABS sensor shims.
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chopper_harris · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:34 pm Post subject:

Stop, before you strip the caliper (sp) threads Rolling Eyes

Get yourself the electronic version of the factory service manual (on the sticky list), or a Clymer manual.

BMW state 40 Nm = 29 lb/ft (for caliper bolts)
Clymer state 30 Nm = 22 lb/ft

Either way, a small blob of Loctite is always prudent Wink

The rear wheel bolts are indeed 105 Nm, or 77 lb/ft
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jarnbak · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 6:38 am Post subject:

Why remove the caliber to install a new tire.It is only the wheel that has to go of to replace a tire.
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chopper_harris · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:01 am Post subject:

Indeed - although the owners handbook does say to remove the caliper, and refit it after torquing up the wheel bolts Rolling Eyes

I can only suppose that the Berlin engineers were being overly cautious, and believe that we cannot remove the rear wheel without it dropping or somehow fouling the caliper.

If you are worried about damaging the wheel finish, place a soft cloth, folded several times onto the caliper.

Real men will just manoeuvre the wheel out with the caliper in-situ Very Happy

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wera32 · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:49 am Post subject:

Phil Marvin · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:41 pm Post subject:

Not having my manual handy, I THINK the torque spec to attach the brake caliper to the frame is 31 Nm. But please, don't take my word for it. Obtain a manual and check it to be sure.
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hockeyshifter · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 7:32 pm Post subject:

if you need a pdf shop manaual PM me.. Lets make a deal...
as for the torque settings the post is correct but place blue loctite on the brake caliper only and if you want get some yellow or red touch up paint .
draw a small line from the bolt to the housing let dry

as for the wheel do not loctite set for 80 lbs. and then paint the bolt as mention above. Reason the road side kit is not the most user friendly and it can be hard to break the thread lock if the bike is unstable due to lack of available leverage. with the paint you can spot inspect and retorque if needed.
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