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Re: Noise coming from the front tire already?
« Reply #165 on: September 22, 2010, 10:07:33 PM »
 Cool!
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Re: Noise coming from the front tire already?
« Reply #166 on: September 22, 2010, 10:10:26 PM »
Seeing the gauges is always nice.  A definite step up!

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Re: Noise coming from the front tire already?
« Reply #167 on: September 22, 2010, 10:51:47 PM »
Grab a torch and a mirror and have a look up into the caliper to see if you can see anything out of order, it may just be something got caught up there.
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Re: Noise coming from the front tire already?
« Reply #168 on: September 23, 2010, 01:44:29 AM »
Using torque wrench to loosen bolt (especially one that is very tight) will result in damage to torque wrench rendering it useless for its primary purpose.

..i'd agree with that....


..dang, ...these caliper bolts just arent torqued that tight...oem....

..i've broken 7 sets of caliper bolts loose with a 3/8" drive S&K ratchet/socket..about 8" length ratchet...


..i mean........


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Re: Noise coming from the front tire already?
« Reply #169 on: September 23, 2010, 02:37:28 AM »
didnot get the tire off yet rianna mmm might have to take it in I know you dont wana go that way but-----------------

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Re: Noise coming from the front tire already?
« Reply #170 on: September 23, 2010, 02:55:54 AM »
Grab a torch and a mirror and have a look up into the caliper to see if you can see anything out of order, it may just be something got caught up there.
Yeah, tried that already, sid, didn't find anything. And I don't see any new scratches or marks anywhere. Thanks, though!


didnot get the tire off yet rianna mmm might have to take it in I know you dont wana go that way but-----------------

Shhhhhh!  Shame on you for thinking that!

..i've broken 7 sets of caliper bolts loose with a 3/8" drive S&K ratchet/socket..about 8" length ratchet...
You would have had it fixed already. I know it. You don't have to rub it in, lol.

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Re: Noise coming from the front tire already?
« Reply #171 on: September 23, 2010, 03:16:50 AM »
If it is a 10mm bolt, 12mm head, I doubt you would exceed 140-150 lb/ft of torque.
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Re: Noise coming from the front tire already?
« Reply #172 on: September 23, 2010, 03:30:11 AM »
Thanks, sid. The socket that fits on the bolts is a 12mm, but the ratchet is a short one - like 5 inches long. I found a sturdy longer one, but no sockets for it. It will get sorted out, but I'll probably run out of toilet paper again before then.  :D

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Re: Noise coming from the front tire already?
« Reply #173 on: September 23, 2010, 07:16:58 PM »
  Take a hammer and tap it loose. Should come right off.
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Re: Noise coming from the front tire already?
« Reply #174 on: September 23, 2010, 07:22:36 PM »
lol...y'all more impatient than me.  ;D

Pssst...hey, art...don't you know how upset I'll be if I get in there and find out something tore the hell out of them pads or the rotor is warped and me sittin' here with no money to even order more parts?! (I really really wanna go to the store and get a soda, though.)

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Re: Noise coming from the front tire already?
« Reply #175 on: September 23, 2010, 07:25:44 PM »
ITS TIME TO CRACK THEM NUTS ERMMMM I MEAN BOLTS!!
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Re: Noise coming from the front tire already?
« Reply #176 on: September 23, 2010, 07:53:01 PM »
 It realy works,kinda the same princable as an impact wrench. You don't have to whale on them just tap with some force(solid) They will come off.
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Re: Noise coming from the front tire already?
« Reply #177 on: September 23, 2010, 08:50:55 PM »
CRACK EM !! :o
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Re: Noise coming from the front tire already?
« Reply #178 on: September 24, 2010, 12:17:17 AM »
..i opened this topic, and we're cracking nuts now....

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..not sure how far down i should read...hmmm......

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Re: Noise coming from the front tire already?
« Reply #179 on: September 24, 2010, 12:20:24 AM »
Torque wrench. A 10mm bolt won't damage it.
ZX50, 47mm cyl. kit, TZR50 CDI. Michelin Pilot Sport tyres,
Next performance mod; pumping the tyres up.

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