front brake rotors

[motorn]

I tried searching this but couldn't come up with the info.
Does anyone know the torque spec for the front rotor mounting bolts in ft/lbs?
I'm doing some winter maintaince some I'm ready in the spring.Thanks

[Pat Conlon]

Haynes Chapter 6 page 6-2: 14ft/lbs or 20Nm

[ribbert]

I tried searching this but couldn't come up with the info.
Does anyone know the torque spec for the front rotor mounting bolts in ft/lbs?
I'm doing some winter maintaince some I'm ready in the spring.Thanks

Don't forget some anti-seize on the threads (as you should also do on your spark plugs) always a good idea when metal bolts go into alloy, saves dragging out the thread with the bolt, or worse, breaking the bolt off a couple of years down the track.
Disclaimer: Previous feedback suggests I should point out this is my opinion and should not be taken as gospel.

[racerrad8]

Don't forget some anti-seize on the threads (as you should also do on your spark plugs) always a good idea when metal bolts go into alloy, saves dragging out the thread with the bolt, or worse, breaking the bolt off a couple of years down the track.
Disclaimer: Previous feedback suggests I should point out this is my opinion and should not be taken as gospel.

Disclaimer accepted...

But, you should never use anti-seize on spark plug. The operating temp at the spark plug is greater than the anti-seize can handle and the oil portion of it melts/burns away. This then leaves the metal powder component left in the threads to gall the when they are removed.

Spark plugs have a coating applied when they are new and are designed for use in alloy applications. Adding another compound usually creates other problem.

Randy - RPM

[RichBaker]

I tried searching this but couldn't come up with the info.
Does anyone know the torque spec for the front rotor mounting bolts in ft/lbs?
I'm doing some winter maintaince some I'm ready in the spring.Thanks

Don't forget some anti-seize on the threads (as you should also do on your spark plugs) always a good idea when metal bolts go into alloy, saves dragging out the thread with the bolt, or worse, breaking the bolt off a couple of years down the track.
Disclaimer: Previous feedback suggests I should point out this is my opinion and should not be taken as gospel.

Blue Loctite is a better choice, those bolts are thread-locked from the factory...

[RichBaker]

Don't forget some anti-seize on the threads (as you should also do on your spark plugs) always a good idea when metal bolts go into alloy, saves dragging out the thread with the bolt, or worse, breaking the bolt off a couple of years down the track.
Disclaimer: Previous feedback suggests I should point out this is my opinion and should not be taken as gospel.

Disclaimer accepted...

But, you should never use anti-seize on spark plug. The operating temp at the spark plug is greater than the anti-seize can handle and the oil portion of it melts/burns away. This then leaves the metal powder component left in the threads to gall the when they are removed.

Spark plugs have a coating applied when they are new and are designed for use in alloy applications. Adding another compound usually creates other problem.



Randy - RPM

I have read that the coating is one-use only, meaning that the plugs should not be reinstalled, but instead replaced when removed, also....

[motorn]

Thanks for the quick reply's. I actually lock tight every bolt I remove and reinstall. I learned this from years of snowmobiling. 14 ft/lbs! Thanks for the info everyone 

[SlowOldGuy]

But, you should never use anti-seize on spark plug. The operating temp at the spark plug is greater than the anti-seize can handle and the oil portion of it melts/burns away. This then leaves the metal powder component left in the threads to gall the when they are removed.

I can confirm this (unfortunately).  I anti-siezed my plugs once.  I also check them whenever I have the tank off (so multiple installs which are also bad).  After a few months, the anti-sieze dried up and I pulled the threads out of 2 cylinders. 

TimeSerts are a wonderful invention!  I also installed new SS valves, springs, and stem seals.  No more smoking on startup.

NEVER use anti-sieze on spark plugs, even if is says it's "high temperature"

DavidR.