Bolt Torque Specification for Mounting a 12 Inch Brake Assembly

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When mounting the brake assembly with new bolts, lock washer and but what is the correct torque setting?

asked by: Dave E

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According to Dexter Axle, the attachment bolts for a 12 x 2 brake assembly should be torqued to 25-50 foot/lbs.

If you don't have a torque wrench handy, if you tighten the bolts until the lock washers flatten out, you'll be pretty darn close to that range.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The attachment bolts for a 5-bolt brake assembly like the part #AKEBRK-6R should be torqued to 30-50 foot/lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench handy, if you tighten the bolts until the lock washers flatten out, you'll be pretty darn close…

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Answer 4

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

According to Dexter, the nut should be torqued to between 45-70 foot lbs. If you don't have a torque wrench close at hand, Tighten the bolts until the lock washer flattens, which will put you really close to the correct torque. We offer 4 nuts…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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The best wheel bearing grease for trailer hubs is the Red style of grease like the part #L11390. It looks like this is what you have too since the picture shows red grease. This grease is the toughest option available and works great in trailer wheel…

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Bolt Torque Specification for Mounting a 12 Inch Brake Assembly

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