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BobZ(IL) · Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:51 pm Post subject: Caliper Torque Values

I replaced pistons and seals in front brakes and would like to hear the torque values you guys used for the four bolts that hold things together.

I'm not trusting my Clymers today.

Thanks, Bob.
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Stoked Steve · Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 9:26 am Post subject:

I set my wrench to "really tight" but just short of too tight! Laughing

The manual states, "Caution: The brake caliper halves must not be unscrewed" and gives no torque values for them.(?)

How are you supposed to get all the seals and cups out if you don't take the halves apart?

Here are all the brake torque values listed in the manual for the brakes.

ABS pulse wheel 4
ABS sensor front/rear 4
Brake caliperto sliding tube/rear wheel drive 40
Brake line to brake caliper 18
Bleed screws at brake caliper front 14
Bleed screws at brake caliper rear 11
Brake hose to distributor 18
Brake hose to master brake cylinder 18
Brake disc to front wheel 24
Brake disc to rear wheel drive 21
Foot brake cylinder to foot rest plate 25
Locknut, adjusting screw foot brake cylinder 9
Distributor to fork bridge 6
Brake caliperto sliding tube/rear wheel drive 9
ABS unit to mounting 9
Bleed screw at ABS unit 9
Master brake cylinder to foot rest plate 9
Mounting pin to handbrake lever 8
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Virginia Beach, VA
93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom

BobZ(IL) · Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 9:36 am Post subject:

Stoked Steve · Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2010 9:51 am Post subject:

I find if you loosen the clamping screw on the MC and tilt it up and back that it allows the bubbles to escape easier. Just be real careful when you squeeze the lever as it will "shoot" fluid with the cover off.
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Steve
Virginia Beach, VA
93 K1100RS Mystic Red SOLD
12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom