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Not to open a great debate but I use a torque wrench on all critical components. The caliper bolts are subject to heating, vibration, expansion, contraction and torque. They can work loose if they are not torqued properly or if thread locker is not applied.

Then there is the debate concerning what proper lubrication is when torquing bolts to spec. Some manufacturers suggest dry, some lightly oiled and some with loctite of other thread locker depending on the application.

The bolt I mentioned was on a different brand of car but the lesson was learned and learned well.

The mechanics that have worked on my car before me are top rate race mechanics and there is green thread locker on every bolt that I have removed from the car.

It seems that they use it as a matter of course.

I am continuing this practice where it makes sense to do so. Any rotational parts (cvs) are obvious places but also those that might endanger my life if the component fails (brakes) are on my list as well.

Like I said it may be me, I may be paranoid but I will not take a chance with a caliper failing in a critical situation.