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V70 R Brembo Rotor Thickness and Lug Nut Torque V70-XC70 2006

posted by  K9RSQ on  Thu Jan 21 03:23 CST 2010
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Does anyone know what the original thickness of the OEM Brembo rotors is for a 2006 V70R? Also, my manual states that the wheel lug nuts should be torques to 102 ft lbs, but I seem to see 72 ft lbs mentioned frequently in the forums. Any clarification would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance..
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John
1995 944 NA @ 62,000
2006 V70R @ 8,000








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    V70 R Brembo Rotor Thickness and Lug Nut Torque V70-XC70 2006

    posted by  KlausC on  Thu Jan 21 05:40 CST 2010
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    You could measure the outside lip of your rotors to find the original thickness, the brake pads do not rub there.

    The 850 and early V70 cars had 82lbs of torque. Yours needs 102. I guess you need to buy a new wrench :)

    Klaus
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      V70 R Brembo Rotor Thickness and Lug Nut Torque V70-XC70 2006

      posted by  K9RSQ on  Thu Jan 21 05:57 CST 2010
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      Thanks Klaus ... I should have thought about mic'ing the lip. Anyway, do you perhaps know the minimum thickness for the Brembo rotors? I am replacing the OEM pads, front & rear, at 40,000 miles. I am switching to Evolve's as the OEM life (and dust) is not impressive.
      Fortunately my wrench goes to 150 ft lbs. With the wide variance in torgue settings (the 95 944 is 65 ft lbs) I can see why rotor warp seems to be frequently experienced.
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        V70 R Brembo Rotor Thickness and Lug Nut Torque V70-XC70 2006

        posted by  KlausC on  Thu Jan 21 07:23 CST 2010
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        The 'R' is a special breed and has a special site: www.v70r.com

        I used to go there a lot with my 1998, good folks. Seems to have fallen short of fans for some reason. You could register there and ask for the proper rotor thickness.
        Your new pads will be harder than the OEM pads and wear the rotor faster, that will require watching. The rule of thumb with OEM pads was to replace the rotor every other pad change.

        Off topic? My brother-in-law used to take a pair of pliers and break off the lip, then file down the rough spots. His Chevy pick up didn't mind! Not my cars.

        Klaus
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