Re: re Disc brake conversion:spindle bolts torque?

[farna@xxxxxxx]

So either the factory changed later on, or I misread the bolts I pulled from 60s cars. Sure hope it is the earlier!! I've been recommending grade 5 bolts for spindles because the factory used them. I've pulled brakes from 70s cars, I'm using 79 Spirit disks on my 63, but I didn't bother to check the bolt ratings. I reused the original bolts -- mixed between the original 63 and 79 depending on length needed -- anyway, so it didn't matter. I'll stop recommending grade 5s from now on though, and recommend replacing with equal grade instead! 

On July 18, 2005 Armand Eshleman wrote:

> > I found grade eight bolts on my 70 Javelin's spindle and drum assembly
> that
> > I
> > removed. I found grade eight bolts on the 75 bendix disc brake setup I
> > swapped.
> > Grade five have three hash marks on the head. Grade 8 have six hash marks.
> > Sorry I dont know the torque specs. I just tighten them until my elbow
> > clicks.
> > Armand


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