disc brake adapter torque

[Rob Dudley]

I had a bolt back out and hit the rotor so I disassembled and cleaned it all. I bought new fine thread grade 8 bolts and lock washers as shown in the manual. The one thing I couldn't find in either the Avanti manual or the '59-'64 manual was the torque for these bolts. Is it listed somewhere else? These are the 3 bolts that mount the adapter that the caliper is mounted on to the spindle. I consider them very important.

Rob

 

[dynolou2]

Rob, if they are  1/2 - 20  75 - 80 ft. lbs, if they are 3/8 - 24   40 - 45 ft lbs. as found in Avanti Shop Manual section  "F"   under brakes.     Lou Cote

[Rob Dudley]

Thank you, They are the 3/8-24. I had extrapolated the probable torque setting but couldn't find it listed. I know it could be different because they are threaded into a casting. 

Rob