Maintenance and car
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55
HP
Velotechnik
Tightening torques for screws
The values indicated are meant for a friction value
μ
=0,125 (greased threads and screw heads).They only refer to the in-
dicated parts. Please do always follow the values given in the manuals of the parts manufacturers since the following val-
ues may not be up to date due to changes in the product line!
part
connection
screw
tightening torque
V-brake:
-brake lever
handlebar/grip
M6 SW5
4 Nm
-brake calliper
calliper/frame
M6
8–10 Nm
cable clamping
7–9 Nm
disc brake:
-brake lever
handlebar/grip clamping
M6 SW5
4 Nm
-brake lever
compensation tank
Torx T7
0,6 Nm
-brake calliper
calliper/frame
M6 SW5
6 Nm
-brake disc
disk/hub
M4 Torx T25
4 Nm
-brake housing
brake lever
SW8
4 Nm
dynamo
dynamo/adaptor
M6 SW5
6–8 Nm
adaptor/frame
M5 SW4
4–6 Nm
suspension element
element/frame
M6
6–8 Nm
rear rack
at the seat tube
M6 SW5
8–10 Nm
rear swing arm
axle/frame
M8
17–19 Nm
b.b. set
cartridge/frame
50–60 Nm
chain roller
roller/frame
M8 SW 6
17–19 Nm
crank
crank/axle
35 Nm
chain ring screws
8–11 Nm
hub
cassette ring
38–42 Nm
quick release
wheel/frame
9–12 Nm
pedal
pedal/crank
SW15
35–40 Nm
shifter lever
lever/adaptor
2,5–3 Nm
adaptor/handlebar
SW6
5–6 Nm
derailleur
derailleur/frame
SW6
8–10 Nm
cable clamping
4–6 Nm
mudguard
stay/frame
M5 SW4
4–6 Nm
seat
upper seat part / seat mt
M6 SW4
5–6 Nm
lower seat part / frame
M6 SW4
3–4 Nm
frame
front boom clamping
M8 SW6
14–16 Nm
front derailleur
front derailleur/frame
M5 SW5
5–6 Nm
cable clamping
M5 SW5
4–6 Nm
USS stem
stem / fork steerer tube
M6 SW5
8–10 Nm
ASS stem
stem / fork steerer tube
M6 SW5
8–10 Nm
height adjustment
M5 SW4
4–6 Nm