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for Jim Warman, a bit OT

Hey Jim, not an Explorer question, but rather about my 2000 Ranger 4X4..I've been using a Haynes manual for repair procedures, recently put new brake pads on. The manual listed 38-44 Ft lbs for caliper bolt torque spec, this setting broke an old bolt, and a new bolt too. Must be a misprint. Can you tell me the correct torque spec? I tightened them to 20 ft lbs, stopped there as I didn't want to break another bolt. Also, any recommendations for a more accurate brand of manual? Thanks a bunch!

JnB

2000 Ranger 1997 Explorer Sport 1966 VW Beetle
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JnB
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Sounds to me like you need a new torque wrench.

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Hairy

Yeah this happened to me too with a torque wrench I bought off of ebay.

Torque wrenches need to be recalibrated regularly. Snap On recommends every

30 days.

If you drop them you should send it off for calibration.

Paul

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Paul Scrutton

Ford WSM (workshop manual) lists the torque as 21 - 26 ft/lbs.

HTH.

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Jim Warman

Thanks a bunch Jim!

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JnB

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