H: Hubs, Wheels and Tyres Torque setting for rear hubs.....

Bowsh

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Getting back to actually helping the guy................Ok.........the nuts are obviously thin, so using a socket is difficult unless you machine the bevel off the face of the socket. You can use a pair of 12 inch shifting spanners, it is a good idea to hold the brake arm to the "Actuated Position" then nip the thin nut up firm, then do the same for the other side making sure the two brake plates are in the same position, so the arms and torque stay anchors align when you refit the wheel assembly. Just a firm nip up on each nut is plenty, if you apply too much torque you will likely round off the edges of the nut...............around 15 to 20 Ft Lb's max.

Thank you Greg, that was really helpful.
 

vibrac

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Get some old nuts and bolts and your normal spanners get the feel of tightening see the difference lubrication does to your 'feel' .
Lubrication or lack of it will cause havoc with those quoted torque figures all set with specific lubrication new torque spanners and new nuts and bolts none of which may apply to your situation.
 
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