ok cool, i used the 1/4" ratchet and got it snug without going crazy, putting weight on it,etc.. i should be good then?

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Most of us dont think in inch/pounds.

To convert foot pounds to inch pounds, multiply by 12.
To convert inch pounds to foot pounds, divide by 12.

The nuts and bolts answer is 50in/lb = 4 1/2ft/lb

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excellent, thanks everyone, got it all back together and found that the parking brakes were dragging. so after a search i found some good parking brake adjustment info and adjusted both rear brakes (they were both dragging a little bit!)

now.. with the new brake pads in, they seem to still be dragging on the rotor a bit, i've been told that the pads always touch a little bit, on the other rear wheel i hear a little bit of drag when spinning the wheel (on a jack)
but on the wheel that i just changed the caliper, there seems to be a lot of drag/scraping/ grinding sound when spinning the wheels... and it seems to be from the pads pressing the rotor, not the parking brake shoes.
i've seen a lot of discussion around here about the rubber brake hose connecting to the caliper failing and causing the calipers to not retract.. I guess i'll try replacing that now, im sure its super old anyways
i'll report back in a few.

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1977 240D ... 265k
1977 240D ... 250k

I'll look up the spec tomorrow and VERIFY that for you. I'd hate for the bolt to wiggle loose on you.

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excellent, thanks!!




i got the new hose replaced and i think all is good... i am still hearing some rubbing/ grinding when the wheel is turned by hand while on jacks.. is this normal? i tested the other side and heard a little, but not as much as the side i've been working on.. I am not sure what else could be causing the pads to be rubbing, or will they just rub for a bit since they are brand new?

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1981 240D ... 265k
1977 240D ... 265k
1977 240D ... 250k