Torque wrench question...

[Mav]

Hi All

Tried to search for this with no luck so apologies if this has been asked before...

I'm looking to buy a torque wrench, in particular for tightening the rear wheel bolts when changing the wheels ( a regular affair on my HP2). From what I understand, the torque required for the rear wheel is 60Nm. Halfords have a unit that goes up to 60Nm <A href="http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_178843_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varient__categoryId_76866_crumb_33958-76859_parentcategoryrn_76866#"> Linky </A>. My question is it wrong to use a torque wrench right to the top of it's range? It also looks a little short in terms of leverage for 60Nm...

Thanks for helping out a n00b

Mav

 

[Blackal]

You're right in your concern.

I would get a wrench that goes up to 80Nm as a minimum.

The alternative would be to take the 60Nm along to a workshop that has a torque meter and find out where on your wrench's scale 60Nm actually is.

To be honest - if I was changing wheels on an HP2 regularly - I would go against BMW's advice and using a lubricant on the bolt threads, while using a slightly lower torque. Then - just check the torque at regular intervals............ it could save you having to renew the hub in the future.

Al

 

[squid]

Hi All

Tried to search for this with no luck so apologies if this has been asked before...

I'm looking to buy a torque wrench, in particular for tightening the rear wheel bolts when changing the wheels ( a regular affair on my HP2). From what I understand, the torque required for the rear wheel is 60Nm. Halfords have a unit that goes up to 60Nm <A href="http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_178843_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varient__categoryId_76866_crumb_33958-76859_parentcategoryrn_76866#"> Linky </A>. My question is it wrong to use a torque wrench right to the top of it's range? It also looks a little short in terms of leverage for 60Nm...

Thanks for helping out a n00b

Mav

From what I hear Halfords Pro stuff isn't bad gear. I have a couple of Teng wrenches which are good value too. I think one goes to about 25 and the other to 100Nm.

My big one is Britool - I had this tested and even though its 30yrs old was still spot on.

They are usually more accurate towards the top of the scale than the bottom.

Don't forget to unwind them after use.

 

[TJ]

Here

Mav,

Have a look here

I have just bought a Britool 12Nm to 68Nm which will do all of the torque settings on my 1150 and I have a larger torque wrench for the wheel nuts. The one above is quite a good price.

HTH
T

Hi All

Tried to search for this with no luck so apologies if this has been asked before...

I'm looking to buy a torque wrench, in particular for tightening the rear wheel bolts when changing the wheels ( a regular affair on my HP2). From what I understand, the torque required for the rear wheel is 60Nm. Halfords have a unit that goes up to 60Nm <A href="http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_178843_langId_-1_CarSelectorCatalogId__CarSelectorGroupId__varient__categoryId_76866_crumb_33958-76859_parentcategoryrn_76866#"> Linky </A>. My question is it wrong to use a torque wrench right to the top of it's range? It also looks a little short in terms of leverage for 60Nm...

Thanks for helping out a n00b

Mav

 

[Mav]

Thanks for all your help chaps

I took a look at the Britool selection - they do seem to have a good selection and good torque range (25-100Nm seems like a good compromise to cover most jobs) but they are double the price of the Halfords tools. Are they that much better? Also, can I use a half inch unit for T50 and T45 torx bits?

Sorry for all the questions... the virtual beers (and real if we ever get to go drinking) are on me

 

[Jon P]

Snap On.............!

 

[TJ]

but they are double the price of the Halfords tools. Are they that much better?

In my view YES

Also, can I use a half inch unit for T50 and T45 torx bits?

If they come with a half inch socket YES...

I have tried using the ones like Halfords sell. TBH I can't get on with the micrometer setting much prefer the one as on the Britool Torque wrench.

You get what you pay for at the end of the day like most things.With tools I believe in buying as good as I can afford all the time then it will last.

Go with a brand name and you won't go wrong.

Facom
Britool
Snap-on
Stahlwille


HTH

T

 

[Shep]

Snap On.............!

Got to agree with him, the Snap On 3/8 drive electronic torque wrench is brill

Eats batteries though, so take them out between uses.

Shep

 

[Lord Snooty]

I've had a Norbar Torque wrench for years but have never had it tested for accuracy - how does one go about getting this done?

Sorry Mav for the slight thread detour

 

[cookie]

Got to agree with him, the Snap On 3/8 drive electronic torque wrench is brill

Eats batteries though, so take them out between uses.

Shep

glad it's not just mine.

 

[ELIMINATOR]

Mike, we use Norbar torque wrenches at work. Haven't had one fail since we started to calibrate them about 8 years ago. They have taken more of a hammering than yours would have done. I would'n fret about it too much, whereabouts in the country are you?

Micron metrology (Birmingham) may be nearby? Just try internet search, "metrology, torque wrench"

Cromwell tools charge £31 according to their internet site, ferkin steep. I use Gentrac, Cosham, Portsmouth. On site calibration, about £80 to £90 to do about 7 to 9 of them.

 

[Lord Snooty]

Mike, we use Norbar torque wrenches at work. Haven't had one fail since we started to calibrate them about 8 years ago. They have taken more of a hammering than yours would have done. I would'n fret about it too much, whereabouts in the country are you?

Micron metrology (Birmingham) may be nearby? Just try internet search, "metrology, torque wrench"

Cromwell tools charge £31 according to their internet site, ferkin steep. I use Gentrac, Cosham, Portsmouth. On site calibration, about £80 to £90 to do about 7 to 9 of them.

Cheers Trev, I know it is a quality piece of kit - Birmingham is only a few miles away so I'll check them out.