Front disc bolt torque?

[Sullivj]

My Haynes hasn't yet arrived.

Could someone please tell me what the front disc bolt torque should be?

Thanks.

[MacJ]

The manual states 38 NM

[Sullivj]

Brilliant - thank you very much. I was sitting here, looking at the wheel, hoping that someone would reply - much appreciated - thanks.

[David.]

The Haynes Manual for the R1200 dohc Twins 2010 to 2012 gives the following Torque setting.

Front brake disc bolts 19 Nm.

[Sullivj]

The Haynes Manual for the R1200 dohc Twins 2010 to 2012 gives the following Torque setting.

Front brake disc bolts 19 Nm.

Thanks David. That explains why I couldn't get passed 25nm without shearing 2 torx bits!


"Tight's tight - too tight is knackered"!

[guest3074]

Thanks David. That explains why I couldn't get passed 25nm without shearing 2 torx bits!


"Tight's tight - too tight is knackered"!

David is correct with the torque settings  MacJ quoted the settings for caliper mounting bolts 

[David.]

The front brake caliper mounting bolts are 30 Nm, in both the Haynes Manual & BMW Rider's Manual.

[guest3074]

The front brake caliper mounting bolts are 30 Nm, in both the Haynes Manual & BMW Rider's Manual.

Not if you're looking at the manual for water cooled  :silence:

[David.]

The Haynes Manual for the R1200 dohc Twins 2010 to 2012 gives the following Torque setting.

[guest3074]

The Haynes Manual for the R1200 dohc Twins 2010 to 2012 gives the following Torque setting.

Yes I know, I was referring to the small difference in what I quoted as it's slightly different for the water cooled RT's which coincidently is the same value that MacJ quoted.  ::) 

[David.]

Could someone please tell me what the front disc bolt torque should be?

What year/model is the bike?

[cdnrtowner]

Hey Gents,


I have just checked the front discs and they move ever so slightly. I checked the back disc and it does not move at all. Has anyone noticed the same slight movement?
Thanks. Cheers, Pat

[daverj]

Different mounting methods fixed floating and semi floating.  The latter help reduce warping by allowing the disc to expand and contract

[Sullivj]

Yes, both my front discs (2012) float around slightly.

[cdnrtowner]

Thanks Dave for clarifying the discs tightness issue. After writing my question, I realized the floating/heat dispersion aspects. Notwithstanding my realization, I appreciate you taking the time to answer my query. Cheers Pat