Bill Kasper wrote:

> can anyone with a bentley handy tell me please what the torque numbers
> are for the two bolts that hold the brake calipers on to the front hub
> assembly?  i am going to take off my rotors to replace the wheel studs,
> and will need to undo/redo these.  and i can borrow a torque wrench from
> work, but want to make sure i get one in the correct torque range.
>
> thanks.
> bill
> '87 syncro westfalia
> (madly in love with my wife, who tentatively supports my vanagon habit)

Assuming your asking about a synchro,
from the back cover of my Bentley:

"brake caliper to wheel bearing housing......250 Nm (185 ft-lb)

have fun,
Larry A.