SS brakes?

[Spurshot]

Originally Posted by Deputy347k9

I believe you are correct. In 66 years and having turned a lot of wrenches I have never had the honor of replacing one with such torque. I have read where many have had quite a chore removing them? Guess I will find out how hard they come off and torqueing of new ones!

If they have rust, put some thin oil on them for removal. For installation, You should check, but I think clean, dry thread and flange. 200lbs/ft is not all that much if the wrench is 2 ft long or more. My torque wrench only goes to 150. On my truck, I estimated the additional torque.

Depending on how many miles are on your car, think about changing the hubs at the same time. I bought the heavy flange and bearing hubs for ZL1Z28. They were settin in the garage cabinet for over a year until I did the front brakes a couple months ago. Still haven’t done the rears.

[Deputy347k9]

Originally Posted by Spurshot

If they have rust, put some thin oil on them for removal. For installation, You should check, but I think clean, dry thread and flange. 200lbs/ft is not all that much if the wrench is 2 ft long or more. My torque wrench only goes to 150. On my truck, I estimated the additional torque.

Depending on how many miles are on your car, think about changing the hubs at the same time. I bought the heavy flange and bearing hubs for ZL1Z28. They were settin in the garage cabinet for over a year until I did the front brakes a couple months ago. Still haven’t done the rears.

Thanks for all the information. My Camaro is a 2014, just turned 11K, garage kept so I don't expect any problems with corrosion. Local parts store will actually lend me a torque wrench covering the 200 foot pounds.

I just ordered the two axle nuts so I don't expect they will arrive here until around the tenth or eleventh. So I am thinking I might start this project and the end of October early November.

With the axle nuts I have everything I need. Will keep you updated as I tackle the job.

Larry