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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 08:46 PM
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hello,
first time posting. I have a 2013 road glide and I replaced the rear brake rotor. I was wondering what the torque specs are??
thank you in advance for any help.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 08:54 PM
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In your service manual.
 
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FASTENER TORQUE VALUE
Brake disc, rear, screws 30-45 ft-lbs 41-61 Nm

That is for a 2014, but who's counting.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 09:02 PM
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Thank you.
I looked in manual and didn’t see it.
That will work just fine.
 
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Originally Posted by Freckle
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I looked in manual and didn’t see it....
Hmm.... That's not a good sign
 
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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 09:19 PM
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Oh,
And thank you for your service to our country.
I apologize for not leading with that with my last reply.
 
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These are specs out of a 2011 service manual (Touring Models):

Brakes

OEM Front Brake Pads (41854-08)

Front Brake Caliper Mounting Screws: 28-38 in-lbs

Brake Caliper Pad Pin: 75-102 in-lbs (always use new pin)

OEM Rear Brake Pads (41852-08B)

Rear Brake Caliper Mounting Screws: 43-48 in-lbs

Brake Caliper Pad Pin: 75-102 in-lbs (always use new pin)
 
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Old Aug 10, 2018 | 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ictghost
These are specs out of a 2011 service manual (Touring Models):

Brakes

OEM Front Brake Pads (41854-08)

Front Brake Caliper Mounting Screws: 28-38 in-lbs

Brake Caliper Pad Pin: 75-102 in-lbs (always use new pin)

OEM Rear Brake Pads (41852-08B)

Rear Brake Caliper Mounting Screws: 43-48 in-lbs

Brake Caliper Pad Pin: 75-102 in-lbs (always use new pin)
You might want to double check your caliper mounting screw numbers - think those should be foot-pounds not inch-pounds. Somebody please confirm, don't have manual in front of me.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2018 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by dandrumheller
You might want to double check your caliper mounting screw numbers - think those should be foot-pounds not inch-pounds. Somebody please confirm, don't have manual in front of me.
Yeah, when you see that the Brake Caliper Pad Pin is listed at a higher Torque than the Brake Caliper Mounting Screws, you got to think ... "Something might be wrong here"
 
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Old Aug 10, 2018 | 07:37 AM
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Yeah, I do think it’s foot lbs too.
But, appreciate the responses.
 
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