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Originally Posted by Gunter View Post
Jerry,

Unless specifically called for, torque specs are for "wet", meaning lube. (Thread-fasteners like Loctite qualify for "wet").
You cannot get the right value going "dry" meaning metal on metal.
Does this apply to everything and not just brakes? Lug nuts, and well, all the other things you would measure torque with?
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