daniel007008 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Hi I need to replace the drum brakes on my old zetec s (mk5). Q1. Can I reuse the hub nut? Some say yes, some say no. Most confused. Q2. The torque setting is apparently 235nm. My wrench only goes to 204nm. Some say just tighten it as tight as humanly possible. Or do I need a new torque wrench? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Can you reuse the nut? Yes. Should you? Not really no... The bearing can be damaged if you over tighten the nut, so best not to jump on the bar. But you can get away without another torque wrench. I'd tighten it to 204 with your wrench, then give it a bit more with a solid bar, you should feel it come to a stop shortly after that, no need to try pushing it past that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel007008 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Cheers, I was thinking for about a tenner for 2 new bolts it's not worth dying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 You should replace the nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel007008 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Yeah, I think I will get some new ones, I don't want to kill myself or anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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