Replacing front rotrs this weeked???

RS22b · 08-30-2006, 10:26 AM

Doing that hopefully this weekend.

Was looking in my hanes manual for the torque specs on the nut for the end of the shaft after i put the new wheel bearings and the rotor on. I think it said 11lb/ft.

i thought that might be a lil on the low side.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

THanks,
Billy

The cap'n · 08-30-2006, 10:44 AM

Sounds about right. You can check the adjustment by moving the washer with the tip of a screwdriver. If you can move it sideways WITHOUT prying, then it's OK. BE SURE you have the SAME rotor as you're removing. There are 3 different rotors. The Cap'n

RS22b · 08-30-2006, 10:55 AM

Ah cool. Thanks for the tips. I read about the 3 different rotors in the Tech Tips 700. I will make sure that i have the right ones before i go working on it.

thanks,
Billy

seventythree · 08-30-2006, 12:54 PM

There is no torque spec for the thrust hex nut. There is a spec for bearing adjustment, however. You should be able to slide the thrust washer around with the tip of a screw driver ( as stated above).

The 11 ft-lb torque spec is for the clamping screw on the thrust nut.

Eric_Shea · Eric_Shea's Garage

What they said. 11ftlbs. on the allen head once the nut is in he proper position (which is the washer and screwdriver trick).

RS22b · 08-30-2006, 01:33 PM

here are the pics of the front and rear rotors that i got.

Im pretty sure the fronts are the correct ones, not sure about the rears.

Let me know what you think

The cap'n · 08-30-2006, 01:38 PM

What year is your car? The Cap'n

RS22b · 08-30-2006, 01:42 PM

74'

The cap'n · 08-30-2006, 02:04 PM

Those appear to be correct. You have new front wheel bearings and seals? The Cap'n

Joe Ricard · Joe Ricard's Garage

Hey wheres the studs?
Changing tires at te track is much more enjoyable with studs.

What?????????? Doesn't everybody race thier Teener??????????

The cap'n · 08-30-2006, 03:19 PM

Some of us aren't as thrilled as you are about hanging out with studs at the track ....................... LOL, The Cap'n

RS22b · 08-30-2006, 04:17 PM

cool thanks for the confrimation on that.

As far as studs go. It would be nice wouldnt it?

I do intend to eventually track this thing esp since i just had a motor built for it. Just not yet though.

_billy

Joe Ricard · Joe Ricard's Garage

Quote:

Originally posted by The cap'n
Some of us aren't as thrilled as you are about hanging out with studs at the track ....................... LOL, The Cap'n

That's freaking funny. specially from you..........

Chicks dig a guy that carries big nuts and knows how to torque them.

Eric_Shea · Eric_Shea's Garage

Oh please...

Billy, the rears are all the same.