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My project tomorrow. Anyone have the proper torque specs for the caliper backets and whatnot?

Tight like you mean itMy project tomorrow. Anyone have the proper torque specs for the caliper backets and whatnot?
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Tight like my life depends on it? 😂Tight like you mean it
^Tight like my life depends on it?
Looks like similar setups use 22 ft. lb. for the pins and brackets are 52 ft. lb.
Unless someone has another suggestion, that's what I'll use.
What's that translate to in ugga-duggas?Tight like you mean it
Depends on your ugga-dugga-er?What's that translate to in ugga-duggas?
12 or 18 volt?...I’ve been considering grabbing a couple pieces from the M12Fuel line.Depends on your ugga-dugga-er?
I’ve been really enjoying my Milwaukee fuel 3/8” stubby impact. New go to. That sucker will take a subframe bolt out!
M12. Shares batteries with my ratchet and inflator. Super trick little tool.12 or 18 volt?...I’ve been considering grabbing a couple pieces from the M12Fuel line.
All good, sir, all good. I'm always open to learning new things, even about tools. (See below.)Sorry for the hijack, CW.
Based on my sore shoulders and aching lower back, I think power/air tools would have been helpful for extra ugga-dugga power, LOL. Well, at least I need to find an appropriate sized pipe to use as a cheater on my ratchet! I don't know how you guys wrench all the time without a lift -- working bent over and on the stands/ground killed me even within the context of stealing space in a friends heated garage.What's that translate to in ugga-duggas?
Polishing out the casting marks made a massive difference in the look of the (OEM) calipers.I probably need new calipers, or at least a rebuild... Open to opinions about whether a rebuild kit or new is better.
Small update: When I was returning the jack stands that I used to change the pads and rotors, my friend had the proper tools to clean the threads on the anchor point. I've never had a reason for someone to ride back there, so I wasn't really worried about the safety aspect of the seat belt being not fully attached. However, now that the metal bracket is tight against the body, it is one less thing to rattle around and make noise!When I removed the plastic pieces that cover the struts, I did discover the DS bolt that anchors the seatbelt for the third row to the ceiling was previously cross threaded and doesn't screw in all the way. Hopefully, if I can locate a new bolt, it will seat nicely. If not, it will need a tap and die, because the anchor appears to be part of the body. Not really looking forward to buying and learning to use said tool, but I guess it's about time.
Anyone here tried one of the G2 kits? Do they hold up?New calipers and paint em while they’re off
I've always heard good things regarding g2 paint. It was the standard caliper paint back in the og volvospeed days.Anyone here tried one of the G2 kits? Do they hold up?
G2 Brake Caliper Paint Systems: G2 Brake Caliper Paint System Set
G2 Brake Caliper Paint System Setwww.g2usa.com
Cool. They have a 4.6 out of 5 rating on Amazon.com but it doesn't hurt to get some forum confirmation. I guess I really just need to decide on what color to buy. The current set up is a bright red but not a matching red. I like the idea of a color contrast. Blue is tempting, but I'm not sure...I've always heard good things regarding g2 paint. It was the standard caliper paint back in the og volvospeed days.
I understand wanting to go contrast but for me I've always appreciated a more understated look, especially if the brakes aren't a bbk (larger than 302).Cool. They have a 4.6 out of 5 rating on Amazon.com but it doesn't hurt to get some forum confirmation. I guess I really just need to decide on what color to buy. The current set up is a bright red but not a matching red. I like the idea of a color contrast. Blue is tempting, but I'm not sure...
I guess I really just need to decide on what color to buy. The current set up is a bright red but not a matching red. I like the idea of a color contrast. Blue is tempting, but I'm not sure...