MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Technical Workshop => Topic started by: AliGTI on March 02, 2015, 06:22:19 pm

Title: MK5 GTI front caliper bolt torque
Post by: AliGTI on March 02, 2015, 06:22:19 pm

Does anyone know these? This is a little unreasonable to ask but if I can't get my hands on a torque wrench, what should the right torque feel like with a 3/8 driver of a standard length. That's in advance! :)

Title: Re: MK5 GTI front caliper bolt torque
Post by: Tortaruga on March 02, 2015, 11:06:28 pm

http://workshop-manuals.com/volkswagen/golf-mk5/brake_systems/brake_brake_mechanics/repairing_front_brakes/repairing_front_brake_fnr-g_brake_caliper/

Title: Re: MK5 GTI front caliper bolt torque
Post by: AliGTI on March 03, 2015, 02:39:14 pm

Cheers for that! Bloomin heck! 190Nm for the carrier bolts. How the heck will I get that off, let alone re torque it :(

Title: Re: MK5 GTI front caliper bolt torque
Post by: Tortaruga on March 03, 2015, 11:19:15 pm

Weetabix for breakfast  :smiley:

Title: Re: MK5 GTI front caliper bolt torque
Post by: rich83 on March 03, 2015, 11:34:27 pm

That does  sound a hell of a lot....  :stupid:

Title: Re: MK5 GTI front caliper bolt torque
Post by: AliGTI on March 04, 2015, 12:30:17 pm

That can't be right! Can it?! :/

Title: Re: MK5 GTI front caliper bolt torque
Post by: rich83 on March 04, 2015, 12:43:43 pm

"Use the existing 18mm bolts to install the new brake carrier to the spindle assembly. Torque to 190Nm or 140ftlb."


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