nogoldformarfa
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I learned a hard lesson on the importance of torque spec last weekend. At about 20 mph I tried to stop and heard a crazy rattling sound from the front end. I stopped and checked (I thought) everything and went on my way. About 300 yards down the road it happens again and this time the front right wheel locked up completely. I limped it a further 200 yards or so dragging the front right tire to a parking lot.
That's when I noticed the front right caliper was up against the rim, the caliper bolt had come out which drove the caliper up and therefore stopped the wheel from being able to turn. I had it towed home. Replaced the brake pads, caliper bolts, and the rotor.
It seems to drive fine now but out of an abundance of caution what if anything should I be worried about. I know limping it with the front wheel locked up could not have been good for any part of the front axle or cv joint but should I be worried.? I have now purchased a torque wrench and will be using it religiously.
That's when I noticed the front right caliper was up against the rim, the caliper bolt had come out which drove the caliper up and therefore stopped the wheel from being able to turn. I had it towed home. Replaced the brake pads, caliper bolts, and the rotor.
It seems to drive fine now but out of an abundance of caution what if anything should I be worried about. I know limping it with the front wheel locked up could not have been good for any part of the front axle or cv joint but should I be worried.? I have now purchased a torque wrench and will be using it religiously.
