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Tiny
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What is the torque specification for the 2 caliper bolts on a 1992 cadillac deville. Also what is the torque specification on the brake line that plugs in the back. Thanks.
Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 AT 9:02 PM

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Tiny
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I have never seen Any mechanic use a torque wrench for either. Snug and perhaps 20 ft. Lbs. Tighten the banjo bolt until it dorsnt leak. Use the new copper compression washefs.
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Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 AT 9:10 PM
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Sorry for the mispells. Fingers dont fit android keys.
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Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 AT 9:11 PM
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Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 AT 9:15 PM
Tiny
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Jess tell me you break out the torque wrench on simple brake jobs.
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Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 AT 2:46 PM
Tiny
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This was my first of replacing a caliper ever. My dad usually cranks down on them tight with a regular wrench. I dont have that much muscle. I read the directions and it said torque brake caliper to orignal manufactures rating. Next time I will crank down on them with a regular wrench like I just did. Thanks.
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Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 AT 3:37 PM
Tiny
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Mike-A torque wrench can be supplement by play by ear stuffs-not too tight and not too loose-lol. To answer your Q-the only time I use it, is when I'm rebuilding an engine
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Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 AT 8:55 PM
Tiny
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I remember my little inch pound tork wrench lol
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Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 AT 11:06 PM
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Yep. Thanks for the honesty, I only use it then too, and front hub bearing!
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Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 AT 11:39 PM
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Yup! On the bearing we have to make sure that's tightened properly-you don't want to be going down the street and it comes off on you-you'll be in heap of trouble
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Monday, June 4th, 2012 AT 7:26 AM

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