when fitting rear discs/bearings/pads...

[Clarkie172]

is there any sort of specific torque settings or things i should let the lad no whos doing them. Hes a mechanic from my work but im a bit worried lol. anyone got any tips/advice/warnings? ill be there with him to supervise on a mk1 172

cheers!

Paul

 

[edde]

Get a copy of the Haynes manual it lists all the procedures there.

175Nm for the central nut and it should be replaced every time not refitted after being used once.

65Nm for the caliper bolts though.

90Nm for the wheel nuts.

 

[Clarkie172]

thanks mate. how much is that central nut? is it renault only?

 

[CHRIS172CUP]

Replaced...oops I never bothered

 

[edde]

Quote: Originally posted by CHRIS172CUP on 29 July 2005

Replaced...oops I never bothered

Neither did I both times (Ive covered them in locking compound instead).



Im not sure if there Renault only. There probably about £1.50 each Im to cheap and lazy though plus Id be buying them in bulk.

 

[Clarkie172]

Quote: Originally posted by CHRIS172CUP on 29 July 2005

Replaced...oops I never bothered

lol thats what i was thinkin ppl willl just have done! how important is it to replace them?

 

[edde]

Quote: Originally posted by Clarkie172 on 31 July 2005
Quote: Originally posted by CHRIS172CUP on 29 July 2005Replaced...oops I never bothered [/QUOTE]lol thats what i was thinkin ppl willl just have done! how important is it to replace them?

I wouldnt worry to much, mine was never replaced when the shafts came out an I went ontrack days an did about 3k hard driving.
Just cover them in thread locking compound and you should be ok. Then agan is it worth risking your life for £3 worth of new nuts?

 

[Clarkie172]

ive just got some cost about £5 for the two! just waiting for the brembo discs and bearings now

 

[Gareth]

i know its going back a little bit mate, but where from??

 

[Gareth]

boing . . . anyone? central nut part code from renault?? please!

 

[Gareth]

^^