Front disc bolt torque?

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Front disc bolt torque?

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My Haynes hasn't yet arrived.

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

Thanks.
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The manual states 38 NM
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Brilliant - thank you very much. I was sitting here, looking at the wheel, hoping that someone would reply - much appreciated - thanks.
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The Haynes Manual for the R1200 dohc Twins 2010 to 2012 gives the following Torque setting.

Front brake disc bolts 19 Nm.
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DaygloDavid wrote: 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"!
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Sullivj wrote:
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  :o




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The front brake caliper mounting bolts are 30 Nm, in both the Haynes Manual & BMW Rider's Manual.
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DaygloDavid wrote: 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:
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DaygloDavid wrote:The Haynes Manual for the R1200 dohc Twins 2010 to 2012 gives the following Torque setting.
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DaygloDavid wrote: 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.  ::) 
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Sullivj wrote:Could someone please tell me what the front disc bolt torque should be?
What year/model is the bike?
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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
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Different mounting methods fixed floating and semi floating.  The latter help reduce warping by allowing the disc to expand and contract
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Yes, both my front discs (2012) float around slightly.
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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
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