Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Brakes Don't EVER leave you brakes on for 40,000 miles!

I got you all beat 156K on my Del Sol. I got it with 57K and put pads on it at that time. Still stops OK and the rotors are still there not wearing much at all. I also put that mileage on in about 3 years though. Hey Stazzi if you think that was bad at my work we have to torque bolts down really hard. Uaually we go to the yield point of the bolt, but most of them we don't get anywhere near that. We usually settle on 2,000-3,000 FT-LBS, that's with a hydraulic torque wrench!! And for the smaller bolts we have a 4' 750 FT-LB torque wrench. The worst thing is we use loctite and sealant on a majority on our hydralic fittings. We break fittings off sometimes because the sealant locks them in so well There is nothing like hanging off the end of a 6' cheater bar and SNAP Broken fitting, broken socket/adapter, or just the fitting breaking loose. I feel your pain I just do it Damn near every single day!!!!