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Old 10-04-2007, 08:23 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by Bob O
It isn't my reasoning, it's Porsche's. But, to answer your question, no. As I understand it... not only is the torque a minor concern, but the vibration and intense heat cycles associated with the caliper would weaken or make brittle the bolts over time. Not so (as much) with the lug nuts. Vibration yes. But they're far enough away from the heat source so as not to undergo the extreme heat cycling the caliper bolts do. Hey.. I don't make the rules. I just (sometimes) try to follow them!!! And the only reason this came up is someone asked a question. sheeeeeeesh.
no its fine man, im not attacking you in any way hehe, just asking
ill be doing my rotors soon as well, so good info
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