I was just wondering how important are these values. Im gonna do a whole brake upgrade package and was wondering how important it is to have everything torque to spec. Im asking b/c I dont have a torque wrench.

 

Not sure on the torque specs for a brake kit, but my guess is that even if everything is a little over torqued it shouldn't hurt anything. What I used to do with spark plugs on my old car was get a good feel for how tight they were when I took them out the first time, then just tighten them back to that "feel" lol.

Also I just ordered a new wrench off amazon for $30. It's a neiko brand (cheapo) and has a range of 10-80ft. lbs. Not bad, and fairly accurate from the reviews. You should give it a whirl.

 

I didn't use a tq wrench when I swapped my brakes for the Brembos.

 

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I'd be careful with fords 1 time bolts, TTY bolts and anything aluminum.

 

You're going to pay for an entire new brake system and you can't pony up for a torque wrench? lol...Get a craftsman, you'll be glad you did.

 

money isnt whats stopping me its just the face of how important it is. I mean even the wheels when u bolt them on are suppose to have a torque spec but I never follow that. So i was just curiouse from what others had to say

 

As particular as I am, I am extremely meticulous about the torque specs that the kits tell you to tighten the bolts, nuts, and screws down to.
Hell, when I change my oil, after I am done, a bust out a small toque wrench to tighten the plastic wind guard back on under the engine.

When it comes to brake, I personally think the torque specs are important so that your carriers are aligned correctly, the calipers are in proper position, and there is greatly reduced change of putting the wrong moment on the discs when you apply the brakes.

I do not know just what tolerances of twist perpendicular to the hub center line that the brake discs are designed to take, but being the meticulous guy I am, since I prefer not to put that tolerance to the test.

This is just me, it might be possible that the brakes can take more torque and no warping of the carriers or calipers will occur nor will the pistons apply the pads at the wrong angle to the discs, but I have no clue since I am not a professional brake mechanic.

 

Threaded Fasteners, Torque-to-Yield, and Torque-to-Angle

I would say the importance depends on what it is your tightening down.