Help / Advice needed for a broken bolt
#11
Another piece of advice, to prevent things like this happening in the future, is to be sure you're using a torque wrench rated for the range you're needing.
For example, a particular torque wrench could be rated for, let's say, 50 ft. lb. to 250 ft. lb., so it would not have accuracy at the lower torque vaules you would need for bolts of this size/type, furthermore, cheap-o torque wrenches, like those from Harbor Freight, will have those lower values on the dial, making one think it should/could be used for those values, but it most definitely should not.
The truth is, when it comes to torque wrenches, it's better to use a good, reputable brand, like, MAC, Craftsmen, Snap-On, etc.... they are pricier, for sure, but this is a place where you just can't skimp!
Glad you got it out, relatively painlessly!
For example, a particular torque wrench could be rated for, let's say, 50 ft. lb. to 250 ft. lb., so it would not have accuracy at the lower torque vaules you would need for bolts of this size/type, furthermore, cheap-o torque wrenches, like those from Harbor Freight, will have those lower values on the dial, making one think it should/could be used for those values, but it most definitely should not.
The truth is, when it comes to torque wrenches, it's better to use a good, reputable brand, like, MAC, Craftsmen, Snap-On, etc.... they are pricier, for sure, but this is a place where you just can't skimp!
Glad you got it out, relatively painlessly!
#12
Be careful when retorqueing bolts. I installed new front brake pads and when retorqueing the caliper bolts, I was doing it slow and easy and noticed that the bolt was getting easier to torque instead of harder. So I stopped immediately and took it out. The bolt was getting ready to break. It was skinny in the middle where it was stretching. So I replaced all four caliper bolts and saved 3 of the old ones for an emergency.
Another piece of advice, to prevent things like this happening in the future, is to be sure you're using a torque wrench rated for the range you're needing.... The truth is, when it comes to torque wrenches, it's better to use a good, reputable brand, like, MAC, Craftsmen, Snap-On, etc.... they are pricier, for sure, but this is a place where you just can't skimp!
Glad you got it out, relatively painlessly!
Glad you got it out, relatively painlessly!
Good advice all around.
I even managed to replace my levers (originals seemed like they were welded to the set screw) so it was a better day ending than I would could have imagined.
All I need now is some new fairings and an exhaust (more like a nice to have than a 'need') and I'm almost good to go.
Thanks for the feedback.
J
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